Glipizide (Glipizide)
Overview of Glipizide
Glipizide is oral hypoglycemic agent. Glipizide is used in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes to reduce the high blood sugar level.
Indication of Glipizide
Glipizide is primarily indicated in conditions like NIDDM, Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Type II diabetes mellitus.
Contraindication of Glipizide
Glipizide is contraindicated in conditions like Thyroid disease,Impaired hepatic function,Iddm,Impaired renal function.
Side Effects of Glipizide
Glipizide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Agranulocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Toxic hepatitis, Gastroenteritis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Glipizide therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Glipizide include Hypoglycemic sezure, hypoglycemic coma.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glipizide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Allergic skin reactions.
Precautions of Glipizide
Glipizide should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication. Photosensitization may occur, so wear protective clothing and a sunscreen. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.