Glyburide

Glycemic Control, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Glyburide

What is Glyburide

Glyburide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Glyburide is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in patients who are unable to manage their condition with metformin. It works by stimulating the release of insulin through the closing of ATP-sensitive potassium channels, increasing the concentration of potassium and calcium ions inside cells. Glyburide was approved by the FDA in 1984, and a combination drug with metformin was approved in 2000.

Micronase

is the brand name

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Glyburide 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 Glyburide Affects Patients

Glyburide is a type of medication used to increase insulin in the body. It is usually taken once per day and doses can range from 0.75mg to 10mg or more. Glyburide has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality, similar to another type of sulfonylurea called tolbutamide.

How Glyburide works in the body

Glyburide helps the body make more insulin. It belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonylureas. These drugs work by blocking a type of potassium channel found on pancreatic beta cells. When these channels are blocked, the cells' membrane potential increases, which triggers the release of insulin granules. This helps the body make more insulin, allowing it to better regulate blood sugar levels.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Glyburide is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Glycemic Control, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes. The amount likewise fluctuates as per the method of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet) depicted 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

Glyburide has six recognized contraindications which means it should be avoided if any of the conditions named in the table below are present.

Glyburide 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 Glyburide.

Common Glyburide 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.

Glyburide Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of the drug in rats has been found to be greater than 3200mg/kg, in mice is greater than 1500mg/kg, in rabbits is greater than 10,000mg/kg, and in guinea pigs is greater than 1500mg/kg. Those who overdose may develop low blood sugar levels. Mild cases can be treated with oral glucose and changes to drug doses or meal schedules. Severe hypoglycemia can cause coma, seizure, or other neurological issues and requires immediate hospital treatment with intravenous glucose and monitoring for 24-48 hours.

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Glyburide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Glyburide?

At present, there are 196 active studies exploring the potential of Glyburide to ameliorate Gestational Diabetes, Glycemic Control and Type 2 Diabetes.

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

Glyburide Reviews: What are patients saying about Glyburide?

5

Patient Review

12/22/2012

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I only used this treatment for a short time, but it worked better than the other medication I was taking (glipizide).

5

Patient Review

10/16/2013

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Gly-Buride in combination with Metformin ER has been much more effective for me in lowering my blood sugar than just Metformin ER alone.

5

Patient Review

2/28/2014

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication is excellent at regulating my blood sugar levels.

5

Patient Review

3/13/2014

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've only been using this treatment for two days, but my sugar levels have already lowered by 70 points. So far, so good!

4.3

Patient Review

9/12/2012

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sometimes I have issues with hypoglycemia.

4.3

Patient Review

12/25/2013

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This drug was really effective in controlling my Type II diabetes. I was taking it alongside Metformin and Januvia, and it made a big difference.

4.3

Patient Review

6/8/2017

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I was on this treatment for 30 years before my doctor took me off and put me on metform. It had an effect on me, but I'm not sure what that effect was.

4.3

Patient Review

6/21/2013

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been on this drug for a few years now. Recently, my doctor's nurse advised me to take it 20 minutes before eating, rather than during or after. This allows the drug to start working before sugar from the meal hits my system. I had no apparent results taking it at other times, but changing when I take it has lowered my blood sugars into the acceptable range.

4.3

Patient Review

8/13/2012

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

4.3

Patient Review

2/10/2013

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I sometimes experience lightheadedness and increased appetite after taking this medication.

4

Patient Review

5/19/2015

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

My doctor said that this drug isn't recommended for those over 65 because it can have negative effects on the liver and kidneys. Even so, I found it effective. Now he's put me on Glimepiride 2mg instead though.

3.7

Patient Review

9/20/2020

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

After taking this medication for two days, my blood sugar levels have dropped to dangerously low levels. I feel shaky and weak, and have had to resort to drinking soda just to get my levels up. I won't be taking this medication any longer; it's not worth the risk.

3.3

Patient Review

2/23/2014

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I've been taking this drug for fifteen years and my micro albumin levels have gone up to 1200+. Is there a connection between this and the glyburide? I'm 68 now and my sugar is usually controlled between 90-145. My blood pressure is also controlled between 85/129 to 85/140. So why is my microalbumin so high?

3

Patient Review

1/12/2013

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This medication really helps to keep my blood sugar levels stable.

2.7

Patient Review

8/24/2016

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

The first dose of this medication caused my blood sugar to drop to 36. I experienced a lot of symptoms like sweating, dizziness, sleepiness, shaking, etc. I had to take four glucose tabs and eat a small trail mix just to be able to function again. The next day, I tried half a tablet and still had the same result with my blood sugar only going up to 78.

2.7

Patient Review

3/2/2015

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I'm curious if this medication has any connection to nerve damage, specifically in the spine.

2.3

Patient Review

11/2/2014

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I found it very difficult to manage my weight while on this medication, and actually lost nearly 20 pounds once I stopped taking it. Additionally, it was only effective in the short term and often resulted in low blood sugar levels.

2.3

Patient Review

8/11/2012

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2

Patient Review

3/5/2014

Glyburide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

I took this medication for two years and in July 2006 my AIC was 7. In September 2006, while playing tennis, I had a problem. It was found that my LAD artery was 99% blocked. Many doctors won't prescribe it because they say it decreases circulation in the heart - a potassium channel blocker. Some published studies on dogs show that it decreases blood flow through the LAD artery by about 50%! I should never have taken it!
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Patient Q&A Section about glyburide

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of glyburide?

"diarrhea, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, gas, weight gain"

Answered by AI

What is glyburide used for?

"Glyburide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream."

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Is glyburide the same as metformin?

"Glyburide helps your pancreas release more insulin into the bloodstream. Metformin reduces the amount of sugar absorbed from the stomach, reduces the release of stored sugar from the liver, and helps your body use sugar better. This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is glyburide?

"Glyburide is a type of drug called a sulfonylurea. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of insulin from your body."

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Clinical Trials for Glyburide

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CX11 for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 75
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is testing whether a new medication called CX11 works and is safe for participants with type 2 diabetes who have not reached good blood sugar control while taking a steady dose of metformin, with or without a steady dose of an SGLT2 inhibitor, for at least 90 days. The study is being done at multiple medical centers. Participants are assigned by chance (randomized) to different groups, and neither the participants nor the study staff know which group they're in (double-blind). The groups are compared side by side (parallel), and some participants will receive inactive pills (placebo) to help measure the true effect of the study drug. After screening, participants will be randomly placed into one of six groups, with equal chances of being in any group. Each group will receive a different dose of CX11 or a placebo. Treatment will last 24 weeks. After that, all participants will have a 2-week follow-up period to check on safety.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Central Research Associates - Flourish - PPDS (+29 Sites)

Corxel Pharmaceuticals

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MetSense Risk Flag for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Pleasanton, CA

People with serious mental illness have high risk for type 2 diabetes due to multiple risk factors, including the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications that are used to treat these conditions. Type 2 diabetes is preventable through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions, but many people with serious mental illness do not receive regular screening for type 2 diabetes risk. In many health care settings, clinical pharmacists are increasingly managing patients with serious mental illness and have expertise in monitoring the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of using a diabetes prediction model that is based on electronic health record data (the MetSense risk flag) to alert clinical pharmacists about patients who are at high diabetes risk, prompting these clinicians to prioritize diabetes risk management services.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

KPNC Division of Research

Esti Iturralde, PhD

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Tailored DPP for Prediabetes

17 - 25
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this study is to enhance reach and uptake of diabetes prevention among young adults, with a focus on recruiting underserved and high-need students who face additional challenges, including food and financial insecurity. The specific aims are: Aim 1 - Evaluate the efficacy of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP for mitigating type 2 diabetes risk (i.e., weight change) in a pre/post pilot trial. The investigators hypothesize that the AYA-tailored intervention will be effective at producing 5% weight loss from baseline to program completion (at 9-months). Aim 2 - Assess the feasibility and acceptability of an AYA-tailored version of the UC DPP program. The investigators hypothesize that it will be feasible to recruit the desired number of participants given proposed innovative outreach strategies, and that the AYA-tailored intervention will be deemed acceptable to participants both qualitatively and in regards to their retention in the program at rates similar to the larger UC DPP. The investigators will recruit 80 UCLA undergraduate students. Participants will be asked to complete a brief screening online form to assess eligibility and to collect contact information. The PI and/or Research Assistants (RAs) will reach out to eligible participants to obtain informed consent and enroll them in the pilot trial. The investigators will randomize participants to the tailored DPP cohort vs control cohort. Control participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in the tailored DPP in the following academic year. The tailored DPP intervention will be online and asynchronously. Participants will be asked to complete the intervention lessons on their own time. Each lesson typically takes on average 15 minutes to complete. Control group will receive each intervention materials via e-mail for participants to review on their own time and will receive acceptability surveys. The interventions for the control group will be remote. A research assistant will meet with control participants via Zoom to explain the intervention materials. Control group will receive access to a study habits intervention, alcohol use intervention, and financial literacy intervention. At the end of each quarter (Fall, Winter, and Spring), both control and intervention participants will receive an email with a unique link to a brief REDCap survey to ascertain acceptability of sessions/lessons. Furthermore, participants will complete baseline and 9-month follow-up assessments. Participants will complete a 30 minute questionnaire and height/weight measurements will be collected by a RA. Participants will be asked to self-report weight and physical activity at the end of the fall and winter quarter; data will be collected via brief REDCap survey.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

University of California, Los Angeles

Lauren E Wisk, PhD

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Black Impact for Heart Health

18+
Male
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the FELLAship program-a church-based cardiovascular health (CVH) intervention-in Black men aged 35-70 who are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in the FELLAship program improve cardiovascular health metrics (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) and health behaviors among Black men at The Worship Center Christian Church (TWC)? * What factors influence the adoption, delivery, and sustainability of the FELLAship program in a faith-based setting? Researchers will compare an immediate-start intervention group and a delayed-start (waitlist control) group to assess both short-term health outcomes and program implementation factors. Participants will: * Attend a 90-minute weekly session for 24 weeks, including 45 minutes of physical activity led by a certified trainer and 45 minutes of health education delivered by trained coaches. * Receive one-on-one support from a community health worker to reduce barriers to care and engage with primary care. * Complete biometric health screenings and surveys at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks to assess clinical and behavioral outcomes. * Use a smartwatch, blood pressure cuff, and other tools to track progress in real time. * Participate in exit focus groups or interviews to share feedback about the intervention. * A subset of TWC leaders and interventionists (N=15) will also be interviewed to assess implementation, resource needs, and sustainability. This study uses the RE-AIM framework to assess Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance, and aims to inform scalable strategies for improving CVH among Black men in trusted community settings.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

The Worship Center Cristian Church

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