Glucovance 500/5 mg 30 tablets
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Glucovance 500/5 mg 30 tablets
Glucovance 500/5 mg – tablets for treating type 2 diabetes
Glucovance 500/5 mg (Glucovance) is an effective medication used in treating type 2 diabetes in adults.
This medicine contains a combination of two active substances: Metformin Hydrochloride and Glibenclamide, which work together to help lower blood sugar levels and improve the body's response to insulin.
What is Glucovance medication?
Glucovance 500/5 mg is a compound medicine containing two active substances that work via different mechanisms to control blood sugar levels:
Metformin reduces glucose production in the liver and increases the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Glibenclamide helps the pancreas secrete more insulin.
This combination helps improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients, especially when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient to manage the condition.
Indications for using Glucovance 500/5 mg
Glucovance 500/5 mg tablets are used in the following cases:
Treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults
Helping to lower blood sugar levels
Improving the body's response to insulin
Reducing glucose production in the liver
Used with a healthy diet and exercise to control diabetes
It can also be used with other diabetes medications if one medication alone is not enough to control blood sugar levels.
How to use Glucovance
Use Glucovance tablets according to the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
Typical dose
Take the tablets with food to reduce stomach upset.
Usually, the dose starts at a low concentration and is adjusted according to the patient's response.
The medication can be taken once or twice daily as recommended by the doctor.
Adhere to the prescribed dose and do not exceed it without medical advice.
Features of Glucovance
Glucovance Metformin + Glibenclamide has several benefits for diabetes patients, including:
Helps lower blood sugar levels
Combines two active substances to increase therapeutic effectiveness
Improves the body's response to insulin
Reduces glucose production in the liver
Helps regulate blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients
Possible side effects
Some side effects may appear when using Glucovance 500/5 mg, such as:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Headache or dizziness
A decrease in blood sugar levels may also occur, especially if food is not eaten regularly.
Warnings and precautions
Consult a doctor before using Glucovance, especially in cases of:
Kidney diseases
Liver diseases
Severe dehydration
Heart problems
Using other diabetes medications
Attention should also be paid to the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect requiring immediate medical care.
Drug interactions
Glucovance may interact with some medications such as:
Other diabetes medications
Diuretics
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Blood pressure medications
Corticosteroids
Some antibiotics
Therefore, inform the doctor of all medications being used.
Storage instructions
Store at 20–25°C
Keep away from moisture and heat
Keep out of reach of children
Product details
Trade name: Glucovance
Scientific name: Metformin + Glibenclamide
Concentration: 500/5 mg
Dosage form: Tablets
Number of tablets: 30 tablets
Pharmaceutical category: Diabetes treatment medications


