Glibenclamide is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
It is not as good as either 展开

Glibenclamide may be not recommended in those with G6PD deficiency, as it may cause acute hemolysis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
It is generally not recommended during pregnancy but can be used during breastfeeding 展开

It was developed in 1966 in a cooperative study between Boehringer Mannheim (now part of Roche) and Hoechst (now part of Sanofi-Aventis). 展开

Frequently reported side effects include: nausea, heartburn, weight gain, and bloating. The medication is also a major cause of medication-induced 展开

The medication, a sulfonylurea, works by binding to and inhibiting the ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP) inhibitory regulatory subunit sulfonylurea receptor 1 (SUR1) in 展开

Brand names
Glibenclamide is available as a generic medication, is manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies and is sold under many brand names … 展开