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Indications

BEERS REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME, photosensitivity, exfoliative dermatitis, rash.

Endo: hypoglycemia.

F and E: hyponatremia.

GI: constipation, cramps, diarrhea, drug-induced hepatitis, dyspepsia, appetite, nausea, vomiting.

Hemat: APLASTIC ANEMIA, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia.

Metab: weight.

Neuro: dizziness, drowsiness, headache, weakness.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

The non-micronized formulation (Diabeta) cannot be used interchangeably with the micronized formulation (Glynase PresTab)

US Brand Names

DiaBeta, Glynase

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics

Pharmacologic Classification: sulfonylureas

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration; micronized forms have better absorption.

Distribution: Reaches high concentrations in bile and crosses the placenta.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver (primarily by CYP2C9).

Half-life: 10 hr.

Canadian Brand Names

Euglucon

Time/Action Profile

(hypoglycemic activity)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO45–60 min1.5–3 hr24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

GLYE-byoo-ride audio

Pill Image

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Code

NDC Code*