Glipizee Tablet
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Rs.5for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Glipizee Tablet
alcohol interaction for Glipizee Tablet
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Glipizee Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glipizee Tablet.
UNSAFE
Glipizee 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
Glipizee 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 Glipizee 5mg Tablet
Glipizide(5mg)
Glipizee 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 glipizee tablet works
Glipizee 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 glipizee tablet
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Nervousness, Tremors, Flatulence
SUBSTITUTES FOR Glipizee Tablet
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Expert advice FOR Glipizee 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 Glipizee 5mg Tablet
Glipizide
Q. What is the best time to take Glipizee Tablet?
Take Glipizee Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glipizee 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 Glipizee Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Glipizee 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 Glipizee 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 Glipizee Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Glipizee 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 Glipizee Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glipizee 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.