Rx Name [GLIBENCLAMIDE, 682020]
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DAONIL 5MG TAB (SFA/COL) GLIBENCLAMIDE
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682020
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SULPHONYLUREAS
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Diabetes Mellitus. More potent than chlorpropamide but shorter
acting and not affected by renal failure. Half-life: 10 hours; Duration of Action: 24 hours. Glyburide is the micronised form of Glibenclamide and prescriptions for both will not be |
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Hypoglycemia: Occurs more commonly in elderly patients, even with low doses. It is best avoided in the elderly . c.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 14; 30.
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2.5-5mg to a maximum of 20mg daily . Take with breakfast. See BDS
supply protocols pg. 7. |
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