hrp0086fc5.3 | Management of Disorders of Insulin Secretion | ESPE2016

Glibentek, a New Suspension of Glibenclamide for Patients with Neonatal Diabetes, is as Effective and more Convenient than Crushed Tablets

Beltrand Jacques , Godot Cecile , Busiah Kanetee , Djerada Zoubir , Baron Sabine , Tallec Claire Le , Tessier Raphael , Ribault Virginie , Cartigny Maryse , Bruel Henri , Gozalo Claire , Treluyer Jean-Marc , Elie Caroline , Polak Michel

Background: Glibenclamide has proven to be efficient for patients with neonatal diabetes owing to potassium channel mutations. Anyway its pharmaceutical form is not suitable for young children or infants. The tablets dosage is too high for most infants and must be crushed and diluted before administration. We developed a suspension of glibenclamide (EMA Orphean drug designation january 2016) fitting recommendations of drug administration to allow a precise dosage and designed ...