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Description
Glibenclamide 5 mg tablets (Clamide 5 mg) are an oral medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Used to lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Drug Class or Type:
– Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Stimulates the pancreas to release insulin, which helps reduce blood sugar levels.
– Increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
Common Forms:
– Oral tablets available in 5 mg strength.
Dosage Instructions:
– Typically taken once or twice daily before meals.
– Initial dose usually starts at 2.5 mg to 5 mg daily, adjusted according to blood sugar control.
– Maximum dose can be up to 20 mg per day, divided into one or two doses.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), dizziness, headache, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
– Contraindicated in type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and severe liver or kidney impairment.
– Use caution with other drugs that may cause hypoglycemia.
– Alcohol may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
Clamide 5 mg tablets are used alongside diet and exercise to help control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
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