Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Glipizide

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Type 2 DM

Administration

Immediate-release: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take ½ hr before meals. Extended-release: Should be taken with food. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush/divide.

Adult Dose

Oral Type 2 diabetes mellitus Adult: Initially, 2.5-5 mg daily as a single dose. Adjust at intervals of several days in increments of 2.5-5 mg daily. Doses >15 mg may be given in 2 divided doses. Max: 40 mg daily. Extended-release tablets Initial: 5 mg/day PO given with breakfast; dose adjustment based on blood glucose should not be done more frequently than every 7 days Maintenance range: 5-10 mg PO qDay; not to exceed 20 mg/day Elderly: 2.5 mg PO qDay initially; increase by 2.5-5 mg/day every 1-2 weeks as determined by blood glucose response at intervals of several days May switch to extended release once daily tablets at the nearest equivalent total daily dose or lower end of recommended range; not to exceed 20 mg/day Hepatic impairment: 2.5 mg PO qDay initially (immediate release); extended release not studied Severe: Contraindicated.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Not studied; if GFR <50 mL/min, may decrease dose by 50% Severe: Contraindicated.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Type 1 DM; ketoacidosis; severe renal or hepatic insufficiency. Pregnancy, lactation.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

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

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

You should skip a dose of __NAME__ if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with __NAME__

Safety Advice

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels with this medicine, which may take a long time to come back to normal

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.