Ingredient

Glibenclamide

Glibenclamide is a component of a diabetes treatment that lowers blood sugar.

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MFDS ingredient code M050102

What does it do?

Glibenclamide is an oral diabetes treatment that helps control blood sugar, belonging to the sulfonylurea class, and is primarily used for blood sugar management in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Glibenclamide acts on the beta cells of the pancreas to increase insulin secretion. When insulin increases, sugar moves from the blood into the cells, leading to lowered blood sugar levels.

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Good to know

Glibenclamide has a stronger insulin-secreting effect compared to other sulfonylurea medications. Additionally, there is a risk of hypoglycemia, so caution is needed.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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