Oral antidiabetic that works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Adverse effects include hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin rashes.
An antidiabetic drug. Glyburide (Dia-Beta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase) is a member of a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. The drug is used in addition to diet to lower blood glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus who are not dependent on insulin injections to maintain their blood sugar level. Glyburide works by stimulating the release of insulin from functioning beta cells in the pancreas.
An oral drug, from the class of medications called sulfonylureas, used to lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glyburide should be used as part of a coordinated care plan that includes regular exercise and a diabetic diet. Its side effects include weight gain and excessively low blood glucose.