Glipizide Er - Glipizide Extended Release Tablet - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Glipizide Er.
• Glucotrol XL
• GLIP-eh-zide

Medicinal Applications

• Glipizide is an anti-diabetic drug (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.
• It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).
• It works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin.
• Effectively controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• Swallow this medication whole.
• Do not crush, chew or break the tablets.
• Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with breakfast; or use as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• Monitor blood glucose levels on a regular basis.

Read Before Using Glipizide Er (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Glipizide Er Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Glipizide Er Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to better understand diabetes and all the important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
• Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach, gas, headache, and weight gain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool.
• This is harmless.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.