Micronase
Intended to relieve chronic blood sugar elevations to support endocrine balance and target pancreatic beta cells.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glibenclamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Micronase, depending on stock.
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
intended to relieve chronic blood sugar elevations to support endocrine balance and target pancreatic beta cells.
Mechanism of action
Binds to pancreatic ATP-sensitive potassium channels, causing depolarisation that stimulates endogenous insulin output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Monitor newborn. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Micronase is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing 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.