Drug interactions
Glyburide + Sodium bicarbonate
Severity: Minor
Glyburide and Sodium bicarbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antacids that raise gastric pH may change the dissolution and absorption of glyburide, and some reports suggest faster or greater absorption with alkalinizing agents. This could lead to a stronger or earlier glucose-lowering effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glyburide and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glyburide belongs to Endocrine; Sodium bicarbonate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Raised gastric and urinary pH may increase glyburide dissolution and absorption.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when oral sodium bicarbonate is used regularly. Separating doses by a couple of hours is reasonable.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Fluconazole + Glyburide Major
- Glyburide + Insulin degludec-liraglutide Major
Other interactions of Sodium bicarbonate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Alendronate + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Amantadine + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Carbonyl iron + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Cefditoren + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Sodium bicarbonate Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Glyburide with Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glyburide and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antacids that raise gastric pH may change the dissolution and absorption of glyburide, and some reports suggest faster or greater absorption with alkalinizing agents. This could lead to a stronger or earlier glucose-lowering effect.
How serious is the interaction between Glyburide and Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose when oral sodium bicarbonate is used regularly. Separating doses by a couple of hours is reasonable.
What other medicines interact with Glyburide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glyburide with, for example, Bosentan, Cholic acid, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Glyburide page.
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