Diabeta
Glycemic Control, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Diabeta
Treatment for
Glycemic Control
What is Diabeta
Glyburide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Glyburide is a type 2 diabetes medication prescribed to patients who cannot control their diabetes with the standard first-line treatment, metformin. It works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas and increasing the levels of potassium and calcium ions inside cells. Glyburide was approved by the FDA in 1984 and an extended-release formula with metformin was approved in 2000.
Micronase
is the brand name
Diabeta Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Micronase
Glyburide
1984
341
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Glyburide, also known as Micronase, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes .
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 Diabetes
Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Glycemic Control
Used to treat Glycemic Control in combination with Metformin
Effectiveness
How Diabeta Affects Patients
Glyburide is a medication that helps the body make more insulin. It works by closing the channels in the pancreas that control the amount of potassium and calcium, which helps to increase insulin production. Patients taking glyburide should typically take a dose of 0.75mg once a day, but this dose may increase up to 10mg or more. However, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality when taking glyburide, as with another drug (tolbutamide) in the same family of medications.
How Diabeta works in the body
Glyburide is a drug that helps your body control its blood sugar levels. It belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas. Glyburide works by blocking the potassium channels on your pancreas's beta cells. These potassium channels usually close when the glucose level in your body is high, causing your cells to release insulin. However, with Glyburide, the potassium channels stay closed, so your cells are forced to release more insulin. This helps keep your blood sugar levels stable.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed measure of Diabeta is subject to the diagnosed affliction, including Glycemic Control, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the mode of administration (e.g. Oral or Tablet) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Type 2 Diabetes
, 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
, 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Glycemic Control
, 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 6.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Warnings
Diabeta has six contraindications and should not be administered together with the afflictions mentioned in the following table.
Diabeta Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Type 1 Diabetes
Do Not Combine
Acidosis
Do Not Combine
Comatose
Do Not Combine
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Glyburide may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Diabeta.
Common Diabeta Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Glyburide.
Diabeta Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of the drug in rats has been found to be greater than 3200mg/kg, in mice greater than 1500mg/kg, in rabbits greater than 10,000mg/kg and in guinea pigs greater than 1500mg/kg. People who overdose on the drug may experience low blood sugar. Mild cases of hypoglycemia can be treated with oral glucose and changes in medication or meal schedules. Severe hypoglycemia can cause coma, seizures and neurological issues and requires immediate hospitalization with intravenous glucose and monitoring for 24-48 hours.
Diabeta Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Diabeta?
At present, 196 active clinical trials are being conducted to evaluate the potential of Diabeta in delivering Gestational Diabetes, Glycemic Control and Type 2 Diabetes relief.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Type 2 Diabetes
167 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
29 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Glycemic Control
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Diabeta Reviews: What are patients saying about Diabeta?
5
Patient Review
3/3/2013
Diabeta for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.3
Patient Review
6/15/2010
Diabeta for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
1.7
Patient Review
9/28/2009
Diabeta for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Patient Q&A Section about diabeta
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Which of the following are side effects of glyburide DiaBeta )?
"The following are all symptoms of indigestion: diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, gas, and weight gain."
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What is DiaBeta used for?
"DiaBeta is a drug used to help regulate blood sugar levels and treat type 2 diabetes. DiaBeta is available as a generic drug."
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When should you take DiaBeta?
"Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, or open it.
The doctor usually tells patients to take this medication once a day, either with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. Some patients, especially those taking higher doses, may need to take it twice a day. It's important to swallow the capsule whole and not to crush, chew, or open it."
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What type of drug is DiaBeta?
"Glyburide, marketed as Diabeta, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glyburide falls under the drug class of sulfonylureas, which work by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin in order to lower blood sugar levels."
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