Glibenclamide 5 mg - 30 tablets

Product name Gliben, Glibenclameide 5 mg - 30 capsules Scientific name Glibenclameide 5 mg tablets Gliben 5 mg tablets belong to diabetes medications taken orally Mechanism of action Glibenclameide Like all sulfonylureas, Glibenclameide acts as a secretagogue for insulin secretion. It lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells and by stimulating increased activity of insulin receptors inside cells. Medical uses of Gliben 5 mg tablets Used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (not insulin-dependent). It is used when diet and exercise alone fail to control diabetes. How to use Gliben 5 mg tablets This medication is for adults only. Take it as directed by your doctor. Take the medication with food, with the first meal of the day. It is important to follow the diet and exercise plan prescribed by your doctor and to continue the treatment. Starting dose: 2.5 - 5 mg once daily. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose up to 20 mg daily as a single dose or two doses per day. Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than prescribed, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to compensate for the missed dose. Side effects of Gliben 5 mg tablets Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may experience: Decrease in blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells) Nausea Diarrhea Problems with vision and eyesight Allergy Low blood sugar levels Liver problems Using Gliben 5 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Helpful tips for diabetes patients All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it is important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy foods that contain carbohydrates and be aware of the portion size (amount of carbohydrates) needed. Reduce salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. When you have diabetes, you are already more susceptible to these conditions. Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs daily to stay healthy. You can always try low-calorie or calorie-free sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help reduce sugar, for example Stevia, local sugar, or Tropicana artificial sweetener. Don’t forget to stay active. Being more active helps you control blood sugar levels. Remember to regularly measure blood glucose levels using home devices like Accu-Chek, Instant, or blood sugar meters. Capsules Thiozack and Neurobion tablets will help reduce nerve problems caused by diabetes. If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, vision disturbances, or difficulty concentrating, usually eating or drinking something containing sugar helps. Warnings and precautions while using Gliben 5 mg tablets Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medication, including: If you are recovering from injury, surgery, or infection with fever If you have liver or kidney problems If you have a deficiency in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) If you have heart disease Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications, including over-the-counter drugs, prescribed medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements. How to store Gliben 5 mg tablets Store at temperatures below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medication. Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month. Your health in numbers Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes. Blood sugar less than 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates a risk of developing diabetes. Fasting blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken after fasting overnight. Fasting blood sugar less than 100 mg/dL is normal. Fasting blood sugar from 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes. If the level is 126 mg/dL or higher in two separate tests, you may have diabetes. Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and blood sugar levels are measured during fasting. Then you drink a sugary liquid, and blood sugar levels are periodically tested over the next two hours. For more information about Glibenclameide, consult your doctor or pharmacist via the Tummani app, From the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website, Or visit the following link for information about Glibenclameide.