GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Food Interactions
11 Disease Interactions
12 Technical Classification
13 Available Alternatives for GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB
- 13.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 13.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB is composed of: GLIPIZIDE (5.0 MG)

Glipizide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin. Glipizide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus Glipizide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.Glipizide is an anti-diabetic medication (sulphonylurea). It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower the blood glucose.

Usage

GLIPIZIDE is generally used to treat: Diabetes Type 2
GLIPIZIDE can address symptoms like: Eyes Blurred Vision, Frequent Urination, Increased Thirst, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB and its Constituents

Helps decrease high blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications of diabetes.
Take just before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Learn how to identify and manage symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, and headache, and teach your family as well.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to glipizide, or if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).
Take glipizide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take glipizide 30 minutes before a meal. If you take this medicine once daily, take it 30 minutes before breakfast.
Glipizide extended-release (Glucotrol XL) should be taken with breakfast.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

Symptoms of Overdosage

GLIPIZIDE over-dosage can result in: Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Slurred Speech, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

GLIPIZIDE : Anxiety, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Depression, Seizure, Night Terrors, Muscle Cramp, Muscle Pain, Leg Cramps, Coma, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Pale Skin, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Body Excessive Sweating, Weakness (generalized), Nervousness

Serious Side-Effects

GLIPIZIDE : Essential Tremor, Dizziness, Stomach Pain, Increased Passing Gas, Increased Sensitivity To Cold, Head Headache, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

GLIPIZIDE : Breathlessness, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Mood Swings, Weight Loss (intentional), Lightheadedness, Drowsiness

Food Interactions

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Disease Interactions

GLIPIZIDE can interfere with: Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, G6pd Deficiency

Technical Classification

GLIPIZIDE is categorized as: SULFONYLUREAS / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AVIGLIP 5MG TAB	INR 4.84 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIACON 5MG TAB	INR 4.22 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIAGLIP 5MG TAB	INR 4.37 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIBIZIDE 5MG TAB	INR 4.55 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLEZ 5MG TAB	INR 4.97 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIBETIC 5MG TAB	INR 4.6 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIDE 5MG TAB	INR 4.56 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIP 5MG TAB	INR 10.2 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIPICONTIN 5MG TAB	INR 18.28 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIPIZIDE 5MG TAB	INR 3.57 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIPY 5MG TAB	INR 9.21 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLUCOLIP 5MG TAB	INR 5.11 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLUCONIL 5MG TAB	INR 9.56 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLUCOTROL 5MG TAB	INR 10.18 for 20 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYLUP 5MG TAB	INR 3.38 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYNASE TAB 5MG	INR 4.51 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5 MG
GLYNASE XL 5 TAB	INR 7.9 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYNASE XL 5MG TAB	INR 6.55 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5 MG
GLYSON 5MG TAB	INR 5 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYTOP 5 SR TAB	INR 7.15 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYZIP 5MG TAB	INR 5.33 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GODDE 5MG TAB	INR 80.97 for 100 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
LIPI 5MG TAB	INR 5.22 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AVIGLIP MF TAB	INR 36.73 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE , METFORMIN
BIGAN GP 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 13.35 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
BIONASE MF 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 6.2 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIACON M 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 9.53 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIACON M TAB	INR 9.43 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5 MG
DIAGLIP M 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 13.18 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIBIZIDE M 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 12 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
DIBIZIDE-M TAB	INR 12 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5 MG
G LYSIN JUNIOR SYP	INR 52.71 for 100 ML SYRUP	GLIPIZIDE , METFORMIN
G LYSIN SYP	INR 69.3 for 200 ML SYRUP	GLIPIZIDE , METFORMIN
GLEZ 10MG TAB	INR 5.54 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 10.0 MG
GLEZ 2.5MG TAB	INR 2.7 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLEZ TAB 7.5MG	INR 14.2 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 7.5 MG
GLIBETIC MF 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 10.58 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIBITIES MF TAB	INR 10.55 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN , GLIPIZIDE
GLICEPT 2.5MG/400MG TAB	INR 4.75 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 400.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLICEPT 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 6.76 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLICEPT FORTE 5MG/800MG TAB	INR 31.05 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 800.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIDE 1MG TAB	INR 4.56 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 1.0 MG
GLIFOR 80MG/500MG TAB	INR 22.86 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 80.0 MG
GLIMET 2.5MG/250MG TAB	INR 3.55 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 250.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLIMET DS 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 11.3 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIPI DM PLUS TAB	INR 8.57 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN , GLIPIZIDE
GLIPIN MF TAB	INR 9.53 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 500.0 MG, METFORMIN
GLIPIZIDE		GLIPIZIDE
GLIPIZIDE 5MG + METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500MG TAB	INR 6.8 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLIPMET 2.5MG/400MG TAB	INR 7.77 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 400.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLUCOTROL MF 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 11 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLUMIN 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 50 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYLUP M TAB	INR 5.62 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE , METFORMIN
GLYNASE MF 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 12.68 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYNASE MF TAB	INR 10.48 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5 MG
GLYNASE TAB 2.5MG	INR 5 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLYNASE XL 10 MG TAB	INR 13.75 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 10 MG
GLYNASE XL 10 TAB	INR 13.75 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 10.0 MG
GLYSON MF 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 11.59 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
GLYTOP 10 SR TAB	INR 13.6 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 10.0 MG
GLYTOP 2.5 SR TAB	INR 12.4 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
GLYTOP SR 10MG TAB	INR 13.6 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 10 MG
GLYTOP SR 2.5 MG TAB	INR 12.4 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
LIPI M 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 11.6 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
METAGLEZ FORTE TAB	INR 12.45 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
METAGLEZ TAB	INR 4.75 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 400.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
METGLIB 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 27.5 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG
SEMI GLYNASE 2.5MG TAB	INR 2.75 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
SEMI-GLYNASE TAB	INR 2.75 for 10 TABLETS	GLIPIZIDE 2.5 MG
ZIDMIN 5MG/500MG TAB	INR 140.52 for 10 TABLETS	METFORMIN 500.0 MG, GLIPIZIDE 5.0 MG