Glucovance
Metformin and glibenclamide tablets for type 2 diabetes. The two drugs lower blood sugar by different routes, so one pill does the work of two separate ones.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredients
- Metformin · Glibenclamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg + 400mg · 5mg + 500mg
This listing uses Glucovance as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Metformin and glibenclamide tablets for type 2 diabetes. The two drugs lower blood sugar by different routes, so one pill does the work of two separate ones.
Mechanism of action
Glyburide triggers pancreatic insulin output while metformin minimises hepatic glucose synthesis and enhances receptor sensitivity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy. Glycaemic control with insulin preferred. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Glucovance is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Metformin / Glibenclamide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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