Glibenclamide/metformin

Glibenclamide/metformin, also known as glyburide/metformin and sold under the brand name Glucovance, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It contains glibenclamide, a sulfonylureas, and metformin, a biguanide.[1]

Glibenclamide/metformin
Combination of
GlibenclamideSulfonylurea
MetforminBiguanide
Clinical data
Trade namesGlucovance
Other namesglyburide/metformin
AHFS/Drugs.comProfessional Drug Facts
MedlinePlusa699055
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: C
Routes of
administration
By mouth
ATC code
  • None
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
KEGG

References

  1. "Glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablet". DailyMed. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.


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