Glide 1mg Tablet
Rs.3.60for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Glide Tablet
alcohol interaction for Glide Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Glide Tablet
lactation interaction for Glide Tablet
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alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Glide 1mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glide 1mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Glide 1mg Tablet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glide 1mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Glide 1mg Tablet
Glipizide(1mg)
Glide tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
How glide tablet works
Glide 1mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Common side effects of glide tablet
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Nervousness, Tremors, Flatulence
SUBSTITUTES FOR Glide Tablet
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Glide Tablet
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glipizide affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Frequently asked questions FOR Glide 1mg Tablet
Glipizide
Q. What is the best time to take Glide 1mg Tablet?
Take Glide 1mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glide 1mg Tablet works best at controlling post meal high blood sugar levels when taken 30 minutes before breakfast. So, if you are supposed to take it once daily, take it in the morning before breakfast with a glass of water.
Q. Is Glide 1mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glide 1mg Tablet is not the same as metformin. Although both these oral medicines are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, the way they work to reduce the sugar levels are different. While Glide 1mg Tablet acts by increasing the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, metformin acts by improving the functioning and effectiveness of the insulin already available in the body.
Q. Is Glide 1mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glide 1mg Tablet is not harmful if your kidney function is normal. Any previous case of kidney problem should be informed to the doctor, so that the use of Glide 1mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glide 1mg Tablet can be given or not because it is principally excreted by the kidney. If you have kidney problems you will be started at a lower dose.