Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent widely used in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. However, this medication should be associated with regular exercise and a balanced diet to help keep blood sugar levels under control.
Glipizide can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Minidiab, as tablets containing 5 mg Glipizide.
Price of Glipizide
The price of Glipizide is approximately 30 reais, however, it may vary according to the place of purchase of the medicine.
Indications of Glipizide
Glipizide is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
How to use Glipizide
The mode of use of Glipizide varies from patient to patient and, therefore, should be guided by the endocrinologist. However, the initial dose is usually 1 tablet half an hour before breakfast.
Side Effects of Glipizide
The main side effects of Glipizide include weakness, tremors, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or hives on the skin.
Contraindications of Glipizide
Glipizide is contraindicated for pregnant women, breast-feeding women and patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver problems, thyroid disease, infection, fever, gangrene. In addition, Glipizide should not be used by patients with Glipizide allergy, sulfur antibiotics or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
