Glenavon Information

Glenavon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.

The correct dosage of Glenavon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Glenavon can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glenavon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glenavon is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Glenavon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Glenavon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glenavon contraindications section.

Additionally, Glenavon may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glenavon is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Glenavon Benefits & Uses
Glenavon Dosage & How to Take
Glenavon Side Effects
Glenavon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Glenavon with Other Drugs
Glenavon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Glenavon
Glenavon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Glenavon Benefits & Uses

Glenavon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Glenavon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Glenavon Related Warnings

Is the use of Glenavon safe for pregnant women?

Glenavon may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Glenavon, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Glenavon safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Glenavon for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Glenavon on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Glenavon. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glenavon on the Liver?

Glenavon may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glenavon on the Heart?

Glenavon is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glenavon with Other Drugs

Glenavon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Captopril

Propranolol

Aspirin

Fluconazole

Glenavon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glenavon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Alopecia
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Glenavon

Is this Glenavon habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Glenavon has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Glenavon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Glenavon is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Glenavon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Glenavon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glenavon

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glenavon together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Glenavon

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Glenavon as it can have severe side effects.

Severe