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Gluconorm is a blood glucose-lowering agent used along with diet and exercise to control type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus.
Caution
Side Effects:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include increased heartbeat, headache, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, tiredness, or nasal or chest congestion. If they are severe or continue to occur, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Why is Gluconorm prescribed?
Gluconorm is used to reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (the kind that does not require insulin shots). It's prescribed when diet and exercise alone fail to correct the problem. A combination of Gluconorm and a second diabetes drug called Glucophage can be prescribed if either drug alone proves insufficient.
Where can I order Gluconorm From? Can I buy Gluconorm at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Gluconorm at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Gluconorm from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Gluconorm and when you order Gluconorm it will be delivered with express shipping.
Most important fact about Gluconorm
Chronically high glucose levels have been implicated in the kidney failure, blindness, and loss of sensation that plague many people with long-standing diabetes. A low-calorie diet, weight loss, and exercise are your first line of defense against these problems. Medications such as Gluconorm are prescribed only as a back-up when these other measures still leave sugar too high. If diet, exercise, and a combination of Gluconorm and Glucophage all fail to do the job, your doctor may have to start you on insulin.
How should you take Gluconorm?
Gluconorm should be taken shortly before each meal. You can take it 30 minutes ahead of time or wait until just before starting; a 15-minute period is typical. You can take Gluconorm 2, 3, or 4 times a day, depending on the number of meals you have. If you skip a meal (or add an extra meal), skip (or add) a dose accordingly. --If you miss a dose...Wait until your next meal, then take your regular dose. Do not take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature away from moisture in a tightly closed container.
What side effects may occur with Gluconorm?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Gluconorm.
More common side effects may include:
Back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, indigestion, joint pain, low blood sugar, nasal inflammation, nausea, sinus inflammation, skin tingling, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, vomiting
Less common and rare side effects may include:
Allergic reactions, angina (chest pain), tooth problems
Why should Gluconorm not be prescribed?
If you have type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, you cannot use Gluconorm. The drug also cannot be used for diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening emergency first signaled by excessive thirst, nausea, fatigue, and fruity-smelling breath). This condition must be treated with insulin.
If you find that Gluconorm gives you an allergic reaction, you'll be unable to continue using it.
Special warnings about Gluconorm
While taking Gluconorm, you should check your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor will also watch it; and to measure long-term glucose control, he will probably give you a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) test as well.
Too much Gluconorm can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), marked by shaking, sweating, and cold-clammy skin. If you develop these symptoms, take some orange juice or suck on a hard candy. The problem is more likely to surface if you are elderly, debilitated, or malnourished, have liver problems, or suffer from poor adrenal or pituitary function.
Recommended Gluconorm dosage
ADULTS Take Gluconorm before each meal. The recommended dose ranges from 0.5 milligram to 4 milligrams. If you have never taken a glucose-lowering medication before, you should start with the 0.5-milligram dose. If you have taken these drugs in the past, the starting dose is 1 or 2 milligrams. Take no more than 16 milligrams a day.
Dose AdjustmentYour dose of Gluconorm will be adjusted according to your fasting blood sugar levels. Your doctor will wait at least a week after each change in dose to check your response.Switching to GluconormWhen Gluconorm replaces another oral glucose-lowering medicine, you should start taking it the day after your final dose or the previous drug. Be alert for signs of low blood sugar; effects of the drugs may overlap.Combination Therapy:
If Gluconorm is being added to Glucophage therapy, you should begin with a 0.5-milligram dose. Dosage will then be adjusted according to your blood glucose levels.
Gluconorm Overdosage
An overdose of Gluconorm taken without food can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia may include:
Cold sweat, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, hunger, nausea, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, shaking
Symptoms of severe hypoglycemia may include:
Coma, pale skin, seizure, shallow breathing
Consuming some sugar will usually correct the problem. If symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
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