Gpzide 5mg Tablet
Rs.9.70for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Gpzide Tablet
alcohol interaction for Gpzide Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Gpzide Tablet
lactation interaction for Gpzide Tablet
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Gpzide 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gpzide 5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Gpzide 5mg 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
Gpzide 5mg 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet
Glipizide(5mg)
Gpzide 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 gpzide tablet works
Gpzide 5mg 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 gpzide tablet
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Nervousness, Tremors, Flatulence
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Expert advice FOR Gpzide 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet
Glipizide
Q. What is the best time to take Gpzide 5mg Tablet?
Take Gpzide 5mg Tablet before meals or exactly as instructed by your doctor. There is evidence stating that Gpzide 5mg 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet the same as metformin?
No, Gpzide 5mg 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 Gpzide 5mg 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
No, Gpzide 5mg 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet can be assessed. This is done in order to analyze whether Gpzide 5mg 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.