Micronase: function, dosage, side effects, how to use

Uses

What is Micronase?

Micronase is an oral diabetes medication to help people with type two diabetes control their blood sugar levels. With a balanced diet and exercise program, blood sugar control in diabetic patients can prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, amputations, and problems with sexual function. The risk of heart attack and stroke can also be lowered by good blood sugar control.

Micronase is a drug with the active ingredient glyburide which belongs to the sulfonylurea class of treatment. This drug works by stimulating the body's natural release of insulin. This medicine can also be used in combination with other diabetes medications. Micronase is not used as a drug therapy for diabetic single patients and diabetic ketoacidosis.

What are the rules for taking Micronase?

Micronase is an oral medication that is usually taken with breakfast or the first meal of the day. This medication is usually taken once a day, but in some patients, especially those taking in higher doses, it is advisable to break down the dosage, and take it twice a day.

Glyburide comes in a variety of different brands and dosages. Do not change the brand you are consuming to another brand unless instructed by your doctor.

To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor will give you a low dose and increase it gradually. The dosage given takes into account your health condition and your body's response to treatment. Do not change your dose or stop medication without discussing it with your doctor.

If you are taking other diabetes drugs, such as chlorpropamide, follow the instructions given by your doctor about how to safely stop the drug to switch to Micronase. If you are taking colesevelam, take this medication four hours before taking colesevelam.

Take Micronase regularly to get the expected results. Take this drug at the same time every day to make it easier for you to remember. If your condition does not improve or even gets worse, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may make a dose adjustment or change medication.

What are the Micronase storage rules?

Store this medication at room temperature and a dry place. Avoid from heat and direct light. Avoid storing this drug in a damp place. Do not store this medication in the bathroom. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Do not flush or flush this medication down the toilet or drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has reached its expiration date or is no longer in use. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of this medication.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the Micronase dosage for adult patients?

• Initial dose: 2.5 - 5 mg, once a day at the same time as the first meal of the day
• Maintenance dose: 1.25 - 20 mg per day, can be given as a single dose or divided doses
• Maximum dose: 20 mg per day
• For patients who are sensitive to drugs to lower blood sugar levels, start with a dose of 1.25 mg per day.
• Initial dose for patients switching from another diabetes medication to Micronase: 2.5 - 5 mg supervised

For type two diabetes patients on insulin therapy

• Insulin dose less than 20 units: stop using insulin and start Micronase treatment with the initial dose: 2.5 - 5 mg per day
• Insulin dose 20 - 40 units: stop using insulin and start Micronase treatment with the initial dose: 5 mg per day
• For doses greater than 40 units: reduce the amount of insulin by half and start Micronase treatment with the initial dose: 5 mg per day. Increase 1.25 - 2.5 mg per day and reduce the insulin dose gradually depending on the patient's body response to the increased dose of glyburide.

In what dosages and preparations Micronase is available?

Tablet, Oral: 1.25 mg; 2.5 mg; 5 mg

Side effects

What side effects may occur due to Micronase consumption?

When your doctor gives you a drug, it is based on the consideration that the benefits provided will be greater than the risk that will be received. Likewise with the administration of Micronase.

Nausea, heartburn, the stomach feels full, and weight gain may occur as a result of taking this drug. You may also experience some of the following symptoms of side effects, namely:

• Symptoms of infection, such as fever and sore throat that don't go away
• Stomach ache
• Yellow on the eyes and skin
• Thick colored urine
• Unusual fatigue
• Mood swings
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Seizures

If the above symptoms persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

Use of this medication may also cause hypoglycemia if you take it with other diabetes medications, don't consume enough calories, or do vigorous exercise. Symptoms can include cold sweat, body trembling, dizziness, feeling of sac, fast heartbeat, fainting, tingling in the hands and feet, and feeling hungry. Immediately consume food or drinks that can increase blood sugar levels quickly, such as sugar, honey, or candy.

Symptoms of hyperglycemia can also occur, such as excessive thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushed face, rapid breathing, and fruity breath. Tell your doctor if you experience this. You may need to increase the dosage.

Serious allergic reactions are rare due to this drug. However, tell your doctor if you have any serious allergy symptoms, such as itching, redness, rash, swelling of the face / eyes / lips / tongue / throat area, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

This list is not a complete list of the possible side effects produced by Micronase. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects that you are concerned about.

Warnings and Precautions

What should be considered before taking Micronase?

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug allergy, especially allergy to glyburide, the active ingredient of Micronase, as well as other drugs. Micronase may contain other ingredients that can also cause allergic reactions
• Provide your entire medical history, including any illnesses you have or are currently suffering from, especially: liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, certain hormonal problems, electrolyte imbalances, certain nervous system problems (autonomic neuropathy)
• This medicine may cause hypoglycemia which is characterized by blurred vision, dizziness, or severe drowsiness. Avoid activities that require high alertness, before you are sure blood sugar levels are within safe limits
• Inform your doctor about the use of Micronase and all other products (prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products), before undergoing surgical procedures, including dental surgery
• Elderly people may be more susceptible to the risk of side effects from taking this drug, especially low blood sugar
• Tell your doctor if you are planning or are pregnant and breastfeeding, but need blood sugar control. Your doctor will provide a safer alternative treatment for pregnant and breastfeeding women
• This medicine makes you more sensitive to sunlight. Limit yourself to direct sunlight. Immediately see a doctor if you experience skin burns / blisters

Is Micronase safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Micronase experiments have been carried out on rats and rabbits by giving Micronase at a dose of up to 500 mg and have shown no risk to the fetus due to micronase consumption. Even so, there has not been adequate research conducted on pregnant women. Micronase use should be avoided during pregnancy, especially during the two weeks leading up to the due date.

It is not known whether Micronase is excreted by the body through breast milk. Nursing mothers are recommended not to use this medicine while breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

What medicines interact with Micronase?

The use of two certain types of drugs at the same time can have the potential to cause drug interactions. Drug interactions can make one drug unable to work optimally or increase the risk of side effects. Even so, your doctor may prescribe the two interacting drugs together if needed.

The following is a list of some drugs that may interact with Micronase:

• Beta-blockers, such as propranolol, metoprolol, and timolol
• ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, such as enalapril
• Anticoagulants
• Antifungals, such as ketoconazole and miconazole
• Chloramphenicol
• Clarithromycin
• Clofibrate
• Disopyramide
• Fenfluramine
• Fluoxetine
• Insulin
• NSAID drugs, such as ibuprofen
• Ciprofloxacin
• Sulfonamide
• Aspirin
• Gemfibrozil
• Pseudoephedrine
• Rifampin
• Levothyroxine
• Epinephrine

The above list is not a complete list of drugs that may cause interactions. Keep a list of all medications you have ever taken, including prescription / non-prescription drugs, vitamins, or herbal products and inform your doctor before taking Micronase.

Overdose

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

If you find signs of a serious overdose such as fainting or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical help immediately (119) or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for help. Some of the symptoms of an overdose can include body shaking, tremors, fast heartbeat, sweating, and loss of consciousness (even coma).

What if I forget my medication schedule?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible when you remember it along with the meal. However, if the distance is too close to the next schedule, skip the forgotten schedule. Continue taking medication on a regular schedule. Do not double your dose on a single medication schedule.