Glucovance
Formulated to alleviate chronic hyperglycaemia to support glycaemic control and target insulin resistance.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredients
- Metformin · Glibenclamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg + 400mg · 5mg + 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Glucovance, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Glucovance vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Glucovance details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- metformin, glyburide
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea, Biguanide Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiabetic Combination
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; acute metabolic acidosis; diabetic ketoacidosis
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; metallic taste; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Contrast Media; Alcohol; Ciprofloxacin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate chronic hyperglycaemia to support glycaemic control and target insulin resistance.
Mechanism of action
Glyburide triggers pancreatic insulin output while metformin minimises hepatic glucose synthesis and enhances receptor sensitivity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B/C: Avoid during pregnancy. Glycaemic control with insulin preferred. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Glucovance is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Metformin / Glibenclamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.