Substance / Medication

Glibenclamide

Overview

Active Ingredient
glyburide
RxNorm CUI
4815

Indications

Glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Labeler: A-S Medication SolutionsUpdated: 2026-02-08T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metforminassociated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, mya

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Glyburide and metformin hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients with: 2 Warnings and Precautions (5.1) Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m) [see]. Hypersensitivity to metformin or glyburide. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

903 trials linked to this intervention

903
Total Trials
103
Recruiting
282
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Assessing Glibenclamide's efficacy on functional recovery in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Falcão Luciano, Gomes Pedro Antonio Lopes, Silva Rafael Andrade Sampaio et al. · Clin Neurol Neurosurg · 2025
PMID: 40107191Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatments for gestational diabetes: a systematic review comparing metformin with glibenclamide and insulin.
Bodier Louise, Le Lous Maela, Isly Hélène et al. · Diabetes Metab · 2025
PMID: 39923989Meta-Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of glibenclamide in animal models of intracerebral hemorrhage.
Kung Tiffany F C, Wilkinson Cassandra M, Liddle Lane J et al. · PLoS One · 2023
PMID: 37756302Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Glibenclamide, metformin, and insulin for the treatment of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Balsells Montserrat, García-Patterson Apolonia, Solà Ivan et al. · BMJ · 2015
PMID: 25609400Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The Effects of Glibenclamide on Cognitive Performance, Quality of Life, and Emotional Aspects Among Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Windlin Isabela Costola, da Costa Bruno Braga Sisnando, Mota Telles João Paulo et al. · World Neurosurg · 2025
PMID: 39278541RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Glibenclamide (substance)
SNOMED CT
384978002
UMLS CUI
C0017628
RxNorm CUI
4815
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 10 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
4
Biomarkers
3
Specialists
0
Symptoms
903
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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