Generic name: glyburide and metformin [ GLYE-bure-ide-and-met-FOR-min ]
Brand name: Glucovance
Dosage form: oral tablet (1.25 mg-250 mg; 2.5 mg-500 mg; 5 mg-500 mg)
Drug class:Antidiabetic combinations
What is glyburide and metformin?
Glyburide and metformin is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.
Glyburide and metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. glyburide and metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
Glyburide and metformin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have severe kidney disease, if you also take bosentan (Tracleer), or if you have metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking glyburide and metformin.
You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
