Use:
Sulfonylureas are a class of medicines used to treat adults with diabetes mellitus (also known as type 2 diabetes). These medicines work by controlling blood sugar levels in the body, which helps to reduce the risk of serious complications of diabetes, such as kidney disease and blindness.
Indication:
It may be prescribed on its own or in combination with other medications.
It should be taken in conjunction with food.
To get the most out of this medicine, it should be taken at a consistent time each day.
Your doctor will determine the right dose for you based on how it works for you.
It is important to continue taking this medicine even if you are feeling well or have good blood sugar control. If you discontinue it without talking to your doctor, you may experience a rise in your blood sugar, which could lead to kidney damage or blindness, nerve damage, and even limb loss.
This is just one part of a comprehensive treatment plan that should include a good diet, regular physical activity, and weight loss according to your doctor’s advice. Lifestyle plays an important role in managing diabetes.
Side Effects:
Indigestion is the most common side effect of this medicine, followed by stomach upset.
Low blood sugar is also known as hypoglycemia. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and to know how to manage it. Some people experience hypoglycemia when they are sweating, dizzy, have a headache, or shake.
To avoid hypoglycemia, it is important to eat regularly and always have a fast-release source of glucose like sugary foods or fruit juice.
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of hypoglycemic events and should not be taken.
Some people find that they gain weight with this.
Safety Advice:
it may not be suitable for you if you have: type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe kidney or liver disease, heart disease, thyroid disease, pregnant or breastfeeding, blood sugar levels, blood tests to monitor blood cell count and liver function.
