GLIPIZIDE (Glucotrol) is used for treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
Glipizide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It causes the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar.
Glipizide is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar level by diet and exercise alone. Glipizide causes the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
you have liver or kidney disease
you are allergic to Glipizide, any other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or other substances
you have thyroid disease
you have severe infection or injury
you have recently had major surgery
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's directions
Advert to Medication Guide if necessary
Do not take Glipizide with food
Take your doses at the same time each day
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
Avoid taking double or extra doses
Safety issues:
Visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress
Do not skip meals
Regularly check your blood sugar
Make sure family members know that you can choke if you eat or drink when you have serious symptoms of blood sugar
Medications that may cause changes (increase or decrease) in blood sugar:
water pills (diuretics)
thyroid hormones
alcohol containing beverages
ACE inhibitors
tegaserod
tacrolimus
antiretroviral protease inhibitors
sulfanomides, medicines for infection
aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
steroid medicines
baclofen
some herbal dietary supplement
beta-blockers
quinolone antibiotics
certain medicines used for mental depression, emotional, or psychotic disturbances
phenytoin
chromium
pentamidine
cisapride
clonidine
pentamidine
cyclosporine
octreotide
diazoxide
disopyramide
epinephrine
female hormones, such as birth control pills
nicotine
fibric acid derivatives
niacin
glucagon
medicines for allergies, asthma, cold, or cough
growth hormone (somatropin)
guanethidine
medications to suppress appetite or for weight loss
male hormones or anabolic steroids
lithium
isoniazid
metoclopramide
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
unusual bleeding or bruising
hypoglycemia
skin rash, redness, swelling, or itching
breathing difficulties
severe skin reactions or excessive phlegm
fever, chills, sore throat
dark yellow or brown urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
nausea, vomiting
diarrhea
increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
headache
heartburn, stomach discomfort
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
