“Glibenclamide Use for Breastfeeding Mothers: Safe Dosage and Precautions”

Dwi Indah Nurcahyani |
Haibunda

Sunday, 28 May 2023 07:50 WIB

Glibenclamide is a drug used to control high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics. In general, this drug is safe to use. So, how about breastfeeding mothers, Mother? Come on, see the use of glibenclamide for nursing mothers, Mother.

Glibenclamide is known to reduce blood sugar levels by increasing intracellular calcium in pancreatic beta cells thereby stimulating insulin production. Glibenclamide can be used alone or in combination with other oral anti-diabetic drugs.

Diabetes in nursing mothers still needs to be controlled to keep it safe. It’s just that, many breastfeeding mothers feel worried when they want to take diabetes medication because they are worried about the risk to their breast milk and their babies.

Glibenclamide for nursing mothers

Many people rely on glibenclamide to treat type 2 diabetes (a long-term condition in which the body gradually becomes immune to the effects of insulin or the pancreas does not produce enough insulin).

This medication is known to help treat diabetes by keeping blood sugar under control. Glibenclamide is intended to be taken as part of a complete diabetes treatment program which should include exercise, a healthy diet, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.

For safe use, you should still consult a doctor first. Mothers can take glibenclamide exactly as directed by the doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Don’t take more or less doses than instructed, Mother.

Then, consume the drug with food or immediately after eating, preferably after breakfast. And, try to drink it at the same time every day.

Glibenclamide itself is available as micro tablets which can be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Regarding the dosage, this depends on the condition in question. To be safer, recommendations from doctors can help, Mother.

Instead, take glibenclamide regularly and the effectiveness will be seen. Then, continue this medicine even when Mother feels that her condition is much better.

Do not stop taking it unless instructed by your doctor. And, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal dosing schedule.

Do not take Glibenclamide if you have ever had an allergic reaction (eg rash, shortness of breath, swollen eyes) to this drug or similar drugs such as glimepiride, or glipizide. Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:

1. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (a long-term condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin).
2. Diabetes complications eg diabetic ketoacidosis (high blood acid levels in the body), diabetic coma (episodes of unconsciousness)
   porphyria (an inherited disorder that causes skin or nervous system disorders).
3. Stress-related conditions, eg trauma, surgical procedures, severe infections, severe kidney disease
   severe liver disease, because Glibenclamide may not be suitable for you, as quoted from the page Mims.

Oh yes, Mother, you should not take Glibenclamide with bosentan (a drug used to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels leading to the lungs).

Then, it is also important to immediately tell your doctor if you have the following conditions:

1. G6PD deficiency (an inherited blood disorder in which the body lacks certain enzymes needed for the proper functioning of red blood cells)
2. Adrenal or pituitary gland problems.
3. Conditions that can increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels include strenuous exercise, insufficient caloric intake, irregular meal times or missed meals.
4. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (hardening of blood vessels caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls)
   mild to moderate kidney disease, mild to moderate liver disease.
5. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are having surgery, including minor surgery and dental work, tell the doctor or dentist that you are currently taking this medication. And, make a routine control schedule with your doctor to monitor your condition regularly and check your response to this medication.

Then, do routine tests (for example blood sugar levels) so that blood sugar levels are monitored properly.

For nursing mothers who live with diabetes and must continue to breastfeed, keeping glucose levels under control can help. For babies, breastfeeding can help reduce the potential risk of diabetes later in a child’s life, as Kelly Wood, MD, said, as quoted from the page Healthline.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that not only can parents who give birth with diabetes be able to breastfeed, but that they should also try breastfeeding to help manage their diabetes. Breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first 6 months of a baby’s life to get the most benefits for both parent and child.

So, keep breastfeeding as usual so that the baby can continue to get the intake it needs, Mother. Hopefully the information helps, Mother.

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