What should you assess before giving glyburide?
Assessment
- Observe for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemic reactions (sweating, hunger, weakness, dizziness, tremor, tachycardia, anxiety). Patients on concurrent beta-blocker therapy may have very subtle signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- Assess patient for allergy to sulfonamides.
What are contraindications of glyburide?
Allergic reactions such as angioedema, arthralgia, myalgia and vasculitis have been reported. Glyburide is contraindicated in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and diabetic ketoacidosis with or without coma. It should not be used in patients with major surgery, severe infection, or severe trauma.
What drugs interact with glyburide?
Moderate Interactions
- SULFONYLUREAS/SYSTEMIC NON-CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA-BLOCKERS.
- ANTIDIABETICS/EPINEPHRINE.
- SELECTED ANTIDIABETICS/MAOIS.
- PIOGLIT; REPAGLINIDE; ROSIGLITAZONE; SULFONYLUREA/RIFAMYCINS.
- ANTIDIABETICS, ORAL/OXY-PHENYLBUTAZONE.
- ANTIDIABETICS, ORAL/SULFONAMIDES.
- ANTIDIABETICS, ORAL/CLOFIBRATE.
What adverse reaction related to glyburide needs to be considered before beginning a dental procedure on this client?
Your dosage may need to be increased. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
What is lisinopril used for?
Lisinopril is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly.
Is glyburide safe while breastfeeding?
Answer: The exposure of infants to second-generation sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide, glyburide) through breast milk is expected to be minimal, based on the limited data available. Women with type 2 diabetes treated with sulfonylureas should not be discouraged from breastfeeding.
What are the contraindications of Lantus?
Who should not take LANTUS?
- low blood sugar.
- low amount of potassium in the blood.
- liver problems.
- decreased kidney function.
What is the action of glyburide?
Glyburide lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. This medication will only help lower blood sugar in people whose bodies produce insulin naturally.
What are the contraindications of lisinopril?
Lisinopril is contraindicated in patients with hyperkalemia, a history of angioedema, renal failure with prior lisinopril use, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus, and during coadministration with a neprilysin inhibitor or within 36 hours of taking one.