Glipizide

Glipizide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin.

Introduction

Generic name: Glipizide

Brand name: Glucotrol

Drug class: Sulfonylureas

Uses

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Benefits

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Glynase Tablet works by increasing the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.

Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glynase Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works?

Glynase Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.

Side effects

Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of low blood sugar:

  • Headache, irritability

  • Sweating, fast heart rate

  • Dizziness, nausea

  • Hunger, feeling anxious or shaky.

Common glipizide side effects may include:

  • Diarrhea, constipation, gas

  • Dizziness, drowsiness

  • Tremors

  • Skin rash, redness, or itching.

What drugs will affect glipizide?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Many drugs can interact with glipizide. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings

You should not use glipizide if you have diabetic ketoacidosis

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