Pharmacokinetics of glyburide
Hypoglycemia
what is the most common way to induce glyburide
orally
is glyburide dangerous to children
yes
Where is glyburide primarily metabolized?
In the liver
What effect does glyburide have
lowers blood glucose levels
What should patients carry along with them if they are taking glyburide
sugar
10 hours
What is a similar medication to glyburide?
Glipizide or glimepiride
What can glyburide also treat?
gestational diabetes
What can renal issues cause Glyburide to do?
Renal issues may cause drug accumulation and prolonger hypoglycaemia
How does glyburide work
what risk does glyburide have the effects
hypoglycemia risk which can cause falls, confusion, weakness
What drugs can displace glyburide
highly protein-bound drugs
What therapeutic class does glyburide belong in
oral hypoglycaemic, antidiabetic medication
If the patient forgets to take the medication what should they do?
take it right away, or if its close to the next time take it then