Glipizide
Generic Name: Glipizide
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Type 2 diabetes
Hyperglycemia
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
5 mg once daily
Not recommended
2.5 mg once daily
40 mg/day
Use with caution
Start at 2.5 mg
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Hypoglycemia, weight gain
Severe hypoglycemia
Type 1 diabetes, DKA
Risk of hypoglycemia, especially in elderly
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Azole antifungals, NSAIDs
Take 30 min before meals
Avoid, risk of disulfiram-like reaction
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Avoid
Avoid
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Eat a meal 30 minutes after taking
Do not double dose, skip if close to next meal
Blood glucose, HbA1c
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Content for Glipizide was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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