Glyburide 2.5 mg Tablets — Generic For Diabeta — TEVA

Medication Summary

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Overview

Glyburide tablets are an oral blood-glucose-lowering medicine in the sulfonylurea class. They are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The tablets are available in 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, and 5 mg strengths. The label states that glyburide should be used with attention to diet, exercise, and regular blood glucose testing.

Glyburide can cause severe hypoglycemia, and the risk may be higher in older adults, people with kidney or liver problems, those who are malnourished, and when meals are missed or alcohol is used. The label also warns about possible drug interactions and notes that glyburide should not be used in people with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, known allergy to the drug, or with bosentan.

Key Counseling Points

• Take glyburide with breakfast or the first main meal, as directed.
• Follow the prescribed diet and exercise plan; glyburide is not a substitute for diet control.
• Check urine and/or blood glucose regularly as instructed.
• Know the signs of hypoglycemia and how it is treated; low blood sugar can be severe.
• Be aware that missed meals, heavy exercise, alcohol, or using more than one glucose-lowering drug can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take, because some drugs can increase or decrease glyburideu2019s effect.
• Glyburide should not be used with bosentan.
• If you are transferred from another diabetes medicine, the dose may need to be adjusted carefully.
• Store tablets at 20u00b0 to 25u00b0C (68u00b0 to 77u00b0F) in a tightly closed, light-resistant container with child-resistant closure if required.
• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Helpful Patient Education

Glyburide tablets USP are an oral prescription medicine in the sulfonylurea class used, together with diet and exercise, to help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This DailyMed label describes 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, and 5 mg tablet strengths and notes that treatment should be guided by regular urine and blood glucose monitoring.

This educational product information also highlights important safety points, including the risk of hypoglycemia, possible drug interactions, and specific situations where glyburide should not be used. It is intended to support plain-language pharmacy education and should be read alongside the full prescribing information.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-17 18:30:04