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Glucovance is used for:
Treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicine.
Glucovance is a sulfonylurea and biguanide antidiabetic combination. It causes the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar levels. It also decreases the amount of sugar that the liver produces and the intestines absorb. It also helps to make your body more sensitive to the insulin that you naturally produce.
Do NOT use Glucovance if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Glucovance
- you have congestive heart failure that is treated by medicine
- you have a severe infection, low blood oxygen levels, kidney or liver problems, or high blood ketone or acid levels (eg, diabetic ketoacidosis), or you are severely dehydrated
- you have had a stroke or a recent heart attack, or you are in shock
- you are 80 years old or older and have not had a kidney function test
- you will be having surgery or certain lab procedures
- you are taking bosentan
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Glucovance :
Use Glucovance as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Glucovance . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Glucovance by mouth with meals.
- High amounts of dietary fiber may decrease Glucovance 's effectiveness, resulting in high blood sugar. If you have questions about including fiber in your diet while you are taking Glucovance , talk with your doctor.
- Take Glucovance on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Glucovance at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Glucovance even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Glucovance , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Glucovance .
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