Glibenclamide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Glibenclamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

Major & minor side effects for Glibenclamide

• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Abdominal fullness
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Dark colored urine
• Fever or chills
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Unusual bleeding
• Fast heartbeat
• Unusual tiredness and weakness

Use of this medicine in pregnant and breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine can cause moderate to severe lowering of blood glucose levels. 

This medicine should be discontinued and alternative measures to lower blood sugar should be initiated if you have a high level of stress.

This medicine should be used with caution if you have a liver and kidney disease or the normal function of the liver is impaired.

This medicine has been associated with severe to fatal adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels.

This medicine can cause mild to moderate weight gain on consumption.

This medicine can cause Hemolytic Anemia if you have a rare genetic disorder called G6PD Deficiency.

Use of alcohol should be restricted or minimized while taking this medicine.

It is recommended to have a regulated diet and exercise regularly while taking any anti-diabetic medication for achieving better results.

This medicine may cause allergic skin reactions when exposed to the sun. 

You may experience some temporary side effects if there is a change in current medication used for diabetes.

Use of this medicine in patients below 18 years of age is not recommended.