About Micronaze 5mg Tablets
Sulfonylurea diabetes medicine
Used for
- Type 2 diabetes, alongside diet and exercise
Usual adult dose
Usually starts at 2.5 mg once daily with breakfast; adjusted according to blood sugar. Maximum usual dose: 20 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- Low blood sugar can be severe and prolonged.
- Not suitable for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Avoid in severe kidney or liver disease.
- Older adults have increased risk of prolonged low blood sugar.
Pregnancy
Generally not preferred during pregnancy; insulin is usually preferred for diabetes treatment.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; infant low blood sugar is a potential concern. Other treatments are generally preferred.
Interactions
- Alcohol increases low blood sugar risk.
- Other diabetes medicines increase low blood sugar risk.
- Beta blockers can mask low blood sugar warning signs.
- Fluconazole and some antibiotics can increase low blood sugar risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.