Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet is an oral diabetes medicine that contains 2.5 mg of glibenclamide in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class, which helps lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This medicine is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control when lifestyle measures alone are not enough. Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glibenclamide helps the pancreas release more insulin, which lowers the amount of sugar in the blood. In tablet form, Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works systemically after absorption to help control blood glucose throughout the day.

Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Glybovin 5 mg Tablet, so it may suit people who need a smaller starting or adjustment dose. A doctor may choose Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet when they want closer dose control or when a lower amount of glibenclamide is appropriate to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar control with diet and exercise
• Adjunct treatment when lifestyle measures are not enough

• Swallow Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time prescribed, usually with or just before the first main meal of the day.
• Do not skip meals after taking this tablet, because doing so can increase the risk of low blood sugar.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber's instructions; do not double up without medical advice.
• Check your blood sugar regularly as directed so your doctor can adjust the dose safely.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor has specifically told you it is okay.

Each Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of glibenclamide. The medicine may be taken once daily or in divided doses, depending on blood sugar response and the prescriber's plan, and the maximum daily dose is set by the doctor based on your needs and safety. This is a lower-strength tablet, so it is often used when a smaller dose is appropriate or when careful titration is needed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glibenclamide may include:

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be more likely if you skip meals
• Weight gain
• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Do not use Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney or liver problems, because glibenclamide can build up and cause low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of hypoglycemia and may also worsen side effects.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery, especially if you feel shaky, sleepy, or lightheaded.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, poor nutrition, adrenal or pituitary problems, or a history of low blood sugar.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of glibenclamide and may need closer monitoring.
• This tablet should be used only when a clinician has assessed your blood sugar pattern and chosen the dose for you.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines, which can increase the risk of hypoglycemia
• Alcohol, which can make blood sugar drop unpredictably
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which can mask warning signs of low blood sugar
• Warfarin and some other medicines, which may interact with blood sugar control or bleeding risk
• Certain antibiotics or antifungals, which can change glibenclamide levels

Store Glybovin 2.5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.