Glytop 10mg Tablet SR
Rs.13.20for 1 strip(s) (10 tablet sr each)
food interaction for Glytop Tablet SR
alcohol interaction for Glytop Tablet SR
pregnancy interaction for Glytop Tablet SR
lactation interaction for Glytop Tablet SR
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Glytop 10mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glytop 10mg Tablet SR.
UNSAFE
Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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
Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR
Glipizide(10mg)
Glytop tablet sr 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 glytop tablet sr works
Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 glytop tablet sr
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Nervousness, Tremors, Flatulence
SUBSTITUTES FOR Glytop Tablet SR
3 Substitutes
3 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Glytop Tablet SR
- 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR
Glipizide
Q. What is the best time to take Glytop 10mg Tablet SR?
Take Glytop 10mg Tablet SR before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR the same as metformin?
No, Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR bad for kidneys?
No, Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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 Glytop 10mg Tablet SR can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Glytop 10mg Tablet SR 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.