Micronase
Glibenclamide tablets for type 2 diabetes. It is a sulfonylurea, a type of medicine that increases insulin output from the pancreas.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glibenclamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg
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Prescription and consultation requirements for Micronase vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Micronase details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- glyburide
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiabetic
- Contraindications
- diabetic ketoacidosis; type 1 diabetes mellitus; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; weight gain; abdominal fullness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; Warfarin; Ciprofloxacin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Glibenclamide tablets for type 2 diabetes. It is a sulfonylurea, a type of medicine that increases insulin output from the pancreas.
Mechanism of action
Binds to pancreatic ATP-sensitive potassium channels, causing depolarisation that stimulates endogenous insulin output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor newborn. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Micronase 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 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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