5mg;10mg
10 tablets/blister, 10 blisters/box;1,000 tablets/bottle
Antidiabetic, Sulfonylureas, Hypoglycemia
Glipizide
Product Information
General Information:
AdvaCare is a GMP manufacturer of Glipizide tablets.
Glipizide Tablets are an oral medium-to-long acting anti-diabetic drug from the sulfonylurea class having hypoglycemic activity. It is classified as a second-generation sulfonylurea, which means that it undergoes enterohepatic circulation. Glipizide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin. This medication is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes.
Glipizide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Side Effects:
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of glipizide. Always consult a doctor or health care professional for medical advice before use.
Common side effects include, but may not be limited to mild nausea, diarrhea, dizziness or drowsiness, skin rash, redness or itching.
Seek medical attention if the following develop:
- Dizziness.
- Anxiety.
- Cold sweat.
- Blurred vision.
For a comprehensive list of all possible effects, consult your doctor. If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptom, then please call your doctor immediately.
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Additional Information
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking glipzide.
If your condition does not improve or becomes worse, then call your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery is okay only if you know how you react to it because glipizide may cause drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision. If you are not sure how you would react to it, do not drive or perform any risky action.
Do NOT use glipizide if:
- You are allergic to any ingredient in the glipizide.
- You have very high blood acid level.
- You have type 1 diabetes or you have any certain problems associated with diabetes.
- You are pregnant are within 1 month of the expected delivery date.
Use of glipizide during pregnancy or breastfeeding is recommended only if the benefit justifies the risk to the fetus. There is little evidence with regards to the use of glipizide during breastfeeding, so consult your doctor or health care professional before taking glipizide.
Refer to your doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. Do not exceed what they advise.
The usual dose for adults is:
Initial dose: 5mg orally once a day, 30 minutes before breakfast.
Maintenance dose: 5 to 10 mg orally once a day.
Maximum daily dose: 20mg.
Patients receiving immediate release may be switched safely to extended-release tablets once-a-day at the nearest equivalent total daily dose, or titrate to the appropriate extended-release dose starting with 5mg once daily.
A total of 919 drugs (5945 brand and generic names) are known to interact with glipizide. Gatifloxacin is also known to interact with glipizide. Please consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking, before your treatment with glipizide.
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