Glubi Tablet (Glymepride)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet orally once a day. Swallow without chewing, with more than half a cup of water. This medicine should be taken before breakfast or just before the first meal. For monotherapy: For patients who have never received medication, start with 1 mg once a day and may increase the dose by 1 mg at intervals of 1 to 2 weeks as needed. Generally, additional effects are minimal at doses above 4 mg, but.

This medicine should not be used in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, or coma. Additionally, patients with allergies to this medicine or its components, sulfonylureas, or sulfonamides should not take it. There is no experience using this medicine in patients with severe hepatic or renal impairment, so switching to insulin therapy is recommended. It is advisable for pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, or nursing mothers to avoid using this medicine. Patients with severe infections, or those undergoing surgery, or experiencing severe trauma should use insulin therapy for safety. Patients with gastrointestinal disorders may be at risk of hypoglycemia due to poor absorption of food, and caution should be taken during the first week of taking the medicine as the risk of hypoglycemia is high; blood sugar should be checked frequently and carefully monitored. Special attention is needed for elderly patients, those with poor nutritional status or skipping meals, those with irregular eating habits, and habitual alcohol consumers. Patients with renal or hepatic impairment may also react more sensitively to this medicine. Additionally, endocrine disorders such as thyroid dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction, or adrenal insufficiency may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. When taking this medicine with other medications, it may affect blood sugar control due to interactions, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Hypoglycemia symptoms may appear while taking this medicine, including headache, severe hunger, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. If severe hypoglycemia occurs, seizures or coma may result, so if symptoms appear, immediate intake of sugars or assistance from healthcare providers should be sought. Initially, vision disturbances, gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal liver function, changes in blood cell counts, and allergic reactions may occur infrequently, so report any abnormal symptoms immediately. This medicine should be taken regularly while also following dietary and exercise regimens for effectiveness, and maintaining continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels is crucial. To reduce the risk of hypoglycemia, always carry sugars with you, and inform family and those around you about hypoglycemia symptoms and how to respond. During stressful situations or surgery and infections, blood sugar control may become difficult, so consultation with the doctor to adjust treatment methods is necessary. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers, and safety in children under 18 years of age has not been established. Caution is required in the elderly as renal function may decline necessitating dosage adjustments. In cases of overdose, there may be severe hypoglycemia requiring immediate emergency treatment, such as inducing vomiting, gastric lavage, or glucose injection. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and kept in the original container, as transferring it to another container poses a risk of misuse or quality deterioration. During medication use, there is a possibility of interactions with other drugs, so any new medications should be discussed with healthcare providers before starting or stopping.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions: urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing (shortness of breath), hypotension, shock, etc. Severe skin reactions: severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Liver abnormalities (jaundice): abnormal liver function, bile secretion disorders, jaundice, hepatitis. Serious nervous system symptoms: convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma. Severe swelling or urinary abnormalities: severe swelling associated with elevated blood pressure. Blood system.

Mild side effects

Symptoms of hypoglycemia: headache, severe hunger, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety, aggression, decreased concentration, decreased motivation, depression, confusion, speech impairments, visual disturbances, tremors, dizziness, weakness, loss of self-control, transient mental confusion, drowsiness, bradycardia, etc. Eye-related symptoms: temporary visual disturbances such as blurred vision. Gastrointestinal symptoms: nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal fullness or pressure, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Blood system abnormalities: blood.

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medicine can be well maintained.

Appearance

Dark blue rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle