How to Take Glyburide/Metformin
The usual dosage of Glyburide/Metformin is individualized in the basis of its effectiveness and the level of tolerance of the patent, which should not exceed 20 mg of Glyburide/2000 mg of Metformin. Glyburide/Metformin needs to be given with meals and it needs to be initiated at low doses, with gradually escalating doses. It is important to regulate the dosage in order to avoid hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. The effect of the medicine is such that it might actually have mild to moderate side effects. During the initial treatment with Glyburide/Metformin, it is important to monitor the blood glucose level and also determine the therapeutic responses to the medication. However, there is a difference in the dosage of medication based on the diet and other related conditions. In case of patients with an inadequate Glycemic control on their diet and exercise, the recommended starting dose of the medication is 1.25 mg/250 mg, to be taken once or twice in a day, with meals, or as recommended. Furthermore, the dosage of the medication will depend on a lot of factors, such as the health of the person; the level of blood sugar; the overall health condition; any other medication that is being taken at the same time; the medical background.
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Glyburide/Metformin General InformationGlyburide/Metformin is a prescription medication that has been licensed for the treatment of type2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar levels. The condition is also known as noninsulin dependent diabetes.
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