Uses / Indications:
Glyboral 5mg Tablet is used to treat type II diabetes. It is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar management in people with type 2 diabetes.
Pregnancy interaction:
Glyboral 5mg Tablet is probably safe to take while pregnant. Animal research have demonstrated that there is little or no negative effect on the foetus; nevertheless, there are few human studies. Please visit a doctor.
Expert advice:
Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes. Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside. Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well. Avoid drinking alcohol.
Side Effects:
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Nausea, Headache, Dizziness.
How to use:
Take this medication in the dose and period prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it fully. Don't eat, crush, or break it. Glyboral 5mg Tablets should be taken with food.
How it works:
Glyboral 5mg Tablet is probably safe to take while pregnant. Animal research have demonstrated that there is little or no negative effect on the foetus; nevertheless, there are few human studies. Please visit a doctor.
Faq for medicine:
Is glibenclamide same as glipizide? : No. Glibenclamide and glipizide are different medicines; however, they belong to same family of drugs called sulfonylureas|Does Glyboral play any role in the treatment of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? : No, Glyboral is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.|Why Glyboral should be cautiously used in elderly patients? : Glyboral should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event)|Is Glyboral useful in the management for prediabetes? : The Glyboral is not used for the management of prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.|How is Glyboral different from teneligliptin? : Both Glyboral and teneligliptin are antidiabetic drugs and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and have a different mechanism of action and side effects. Glimepiride commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.|Can I skip Glyboral for few days? : No, Glyboral should not be skipped, as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.|Can I take Glyboral if I have a sulfa allergy? : Use of Glyboral should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine|Does Glyboral cause weight gain? : Yes, Glyboral can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and do regular exercise while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meal as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.|Is there any benefit of taking Glyboral with insulin? : Glyboral, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia. Dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring|Is it safe to take Glyboral with liraglutide? : Yes, Glyboral and liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.|Is Glyboral a Thiazolidinedione? : No, Glyboral is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.|Is Glyboral useful in the management of gestational diabetes? : Glyboral is not advised to be used for the management of gestational diabetes. Use of Insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels|Does Glyboral cause hair loss? : No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Glyboral. However, diabetes itself can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.|Is it safe to take Glyboral with pioglitazone? : Yes, it is safe to take Glyboral with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together they can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.
Medicine interaction:
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