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Common side effects include: dizziness, stomach upset, increased appetite. For a full list of information
Side Effects:
Side Effects
Apart from the list of Glucovance uses, there could be certain side-effects associated with the usage of the medication. Please refer to the list below:-
GI disorders
Visual disturbances
Hypoglycemia
Loss of appetite
Taste disturbances
While some these symptoms are more common, there are a few rare symptoms that could also occur. If you are feeling any other symptoms (whether it is mentioned in the above list or not), please consult with a doctor immediately. Please, consult with a doctor if you are having rashes or blurry visions. Report if you experience any other symptoms as the above list may not be exhaustive. These symptoms become more prominent as when one is undergoing a long term therapy with this medication.
Do not take this if you are allergic to the medicine or its composition. If you're unsure, check with us or your doctor.
Severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, severe itchiness and fever, swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips can happen. Stop taking this medication and speak to your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. This reaction may start soon after you first take the medicine, or it might start later.
Other important information for pregnant women/children/elderly users, please
Alcohol Warning(Not Advisable)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning(Not Safe)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning(Not Advisable)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning(High Risk)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning(Use With Care)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). Discontinuation of Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Recommended dosage: Adult: Take dosage as directed by your doctor. Not recommended for children.
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This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.
As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.
Side Effects
Apart from the list of Glucovance uses, there could be certain side-effects associated with the usage of the medication. Please refer to the list below:-
GI disorders
Visual disturbances
Hypoglycemia
Loss of appetite
Taste disturbances
While some these symptoms are more common, there are a few rare symptoms that could also occur. If you are feeling any other symptoms (whether it is mentioned in the above list or not), please consult with a doctor immediately. Please, consult with a doctor if you are having rashes or blurry visions. Report if you experience any other symptoms as the above list may not be exhaustive. These symptoms become more prominent as when one is undergoing a long term therapy with this medication.
Precautionary Steps of Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip)
Precautions
Please consult a doctor especially before taking Glucovance. If you have any of these contraindications:-
Ketoacidosis
Allergy to Glucovance or any of its components
Liver Disease
Renal disease
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
It is not recommended for children & Neonates. Please keep it out of reach from them
Hypersensitivity
Dehydration
Severe infections
Cardiac or respiratory failure
Please stop using this medication if you are experiencing these symptoms and conditions.
Glucovance Drug Interactions
Drug to drug interaction reaction of Glucovance varies from a person to another person. It is advisable to check with your doctor about all the possible drug interactions before starting the medication.
Other antidiabetic agents
Danazol
Corticosteroids
ACE inhibitors
Diuretics
This is an incomprehensive list of drug-to-drug interactions and conditions that might interfere with Glucovance function. Do inform your doctor about all your current medications prior to consuming this drug.
Keep the following precautions in mind as well:-
Avoid excess exposure to sunlight
Avoid this medicine for a longer use
Alcohol might affect your liver if it is taken with this medication
Tell your doctor if you have any other diseases or if you are taking any other medication
Do not discontinue the prescribed course
Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is known to have an effect similar to a drug called disulfiram, which is used to curb chronic alcoholism. It renders the patient being acutely sensitive to alcohol and feeling unwell.It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). Alcohol intoxication can increase the risk of lactic acidosis particularly in case of fasting, malnutrition or hepatic impairment.
Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus and human studies also showed some adverse effect. Therefore, please consult your doctor to discuss the benefits over the risks of taking sulfonylurea due to their chance of having too low blood sugar.Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) should be safe to use during pregnancy because either animal or human studies have not shown any adverse effects on the fetus, however, uncontrolled hyperglycemia in people with PCOS can increase the risk of congenital abnormalities and intrauterine death.
Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) being excreted into the breast milk has not been made certain but the risk of having a baby with too low blood sugar cannot be excluded. Therefore, it isn't safe for breastfeeding.Limited human studies suggest that Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) does not represent a significant risk to the baby when used during pregnancy. In regards to limited data, please consult your doctor to decide on discontinuation of breastfeeding or Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).
Driving Warning (Generally Safe)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Kidney Warning (High Risk)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) requires dose adjustment for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease as it is partially excreted in the urine. Please consult your doctor. Patients with severe kidney disease are contraindicated from taking Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease, especially in patients with creatinine clearance less than 60mL/min. Patients with severe kidney disease has high risk to get lactic acidosis. Dose adjustment of Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) and regular check up to monitor renal function may be needed. Please consult your doctor before consumption.
Liver Warning (Use With Care)
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may require dose adjustments for patients with liver disease so please consult your doctor before starting Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). However, patients with severe liver disease are contraindicated from taking Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip).Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Hence liver function test should be done before initiating Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip). Discontinuation of Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) may be needed if there is deterioration of liver function. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
It is usually taken with first meal of the day (usually breakfast).Take it regularly. Avoid using heavy equipment or driving while taking it. Do not use it together with other antidiabetic medication and alcohol. It may cause hypoglycemic symptoms. Do not miss meal after taking it.This may lead to hypoglycemia. Carry sweet food or fruit juice for symptom relief like cold sweats, pale skin, trembling, and anxiety which may due to hypoglycemia. Your doctor may perform routine liver tests. Report any symptoms you have, such as stomach discomfort, decreased appetite, or skin that appears yellow (jaundice).Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems and if you pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
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Information last updated on: Fri Dec 13 2024 00:35:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) The product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
The content provided on this webpage is to provide information only, to be fully-interpreted by a medical professional, and not intended as a guide to make purchase decisions, or a substitute to advice of a medical professional. Effectiveness and side effects of medication may differ from individual to individual. We do not encourage any customer to self-diagnose and/or self-medicate. Patients should always consult a medical professional before taking or using any medication. The content provided here is non-exhaustive and may not cover all aspects of the medication. Our service should only be used to support the doctor-patient dynamic, not replace it.
The fulfilment of prescription medication is subject to our review of a prescription issued by a Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registered doctor. If required, we will provide a tele-consult service with one of our registered panel doctors. This is not an advertisement of a medicine as such an advertisement would require prior approval from the Medicines Advertisement Board of Malaysia. Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is available in many areas in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Kepong, Segambut, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Mont Kiara, Puchong, Bandar Sunway, TTDI, Seri Kembangan, Klang, Bukit Tinggi, Damansara, Sentul, Penang, George Town, Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Baru, Bandar Baru Air Itam, Sungai Ara, Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Perai, Johor Bahru, Skudai, Bukit Indah, Gelang Patah, Senai, Pasir Gudang, Taman Daya, Taman Molek, Taman Perling, Tebrau, Danga Bay, Larkin, Nusajaya, Pontian, Masai, Setia Tropika, Desaru, Tampoi.
Glucovance 500/5mg Tablet 20s (strip) is available at many places in Singapore. Ang Mo Kio, Alexandra, Admiralty, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Boat Quay, Buona Vista, Beach Road, Bugis, Balestier, Boon Lay, Central Area, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Chinatown, Commonwealt, City Hall, Clarke Quay, Changi Airport, Changi Village, Clementi Park, Dairy Farm, Eunos, East Coast, Farrer Park, Geylang, Hougang, Harbourfront, Holland, Jurong, Jurong East, Jurong West, Kallang/ Whampoa, Lim Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Marina, Macpherson, Mandai, Newton, Novena, Orchard, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Potong Pasir, Paya Lebar, Queenstown, Raffles Place, Rochor, River Valley, Sembawang, Sengkang, Serangoon, Serangoon Rd, Seletar, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Tanjong Pagar, Telok Blangah, Tanglin, Thomson, Tuas, Tengah, Upper East Coast, Upper Bukit Timah, Upper Thomson, Woodlands, West Coast, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang.
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