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Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR Substitute

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Composition:

GLIPIZIDE-5MG

Uses:

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed use of Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is as follows:<br/>• Management of Type 2 Diabetes: Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR helps to control blood sugar levels by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin, improving glycemic control, and reducing symptoms associated with high blood sugar.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR belongs to the group of antidiabetic medicines called 'sulfonylureas' used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus. Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is prescribed for the condition of type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise alone cannot control their blood sugar levels. Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thereby reducing high blood glucose (sugar) levels.

FAQs

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is used to treat type-2 diabetes mellitus when diet and exercise alone cannot control the blood sugar levels.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR works by increasing insulin production by stimulating insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas, thereby reduces high blood glucose (sugar) levels.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR may sometimes lower the blood glucose levels more than normal, leading to hypoglycemia. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR. Hypoglycemia symptoms include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, shakiness, faintness, confusion, and visual disturbances.

Hypoglycaemia may occur following prolonged or severe exercise, during illness, alcohol consumption, low food intake, or when Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is taken along with other antidiabetic medicines.

Maintain a healthy diet by regular intake of carbohydrates such as bread and products containing starch and sugar. Eat your meals regularly, and do not exercise heavily for a longer duration with an empty stomach. Try to keep sugar candies and when you feel symptoms of low blood sugar like excessive hunger, sweating, feeling tired, dizziness, feeling hungry, feeling shaky, and fast heartbeat, immediately take it. This will increase the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood and you will feel normal.

Please do not stop taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR without consulting your doctor as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR.

If you are going to have a major operation or have recently had a serious infection or illness; in such cases, diabetic control may be lost. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor may ask you to temporarily take insulin instead of Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR to control blood glucose levels.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR might sometimes affect laboratory test results. Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR.

Do not use Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR if you have a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (too much acids in the blood) and ever have had an allergic reaction to glipizide.

It is best to take Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR 30 minutes before food. Take it at the same time daily as advised by the doctor.

No, Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is not the same as metformin. Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR contains glipizide, a sulfonylurea, whereas metformin is a biguanide.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR may not be bad for the kidneys. However, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease and only if advised by the doctor.

No, Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is not known to cause sleepiness. However, it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR can be taken with insulin if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will adjust the dose of Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR or insulin based on your condition.

Yes, Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR may cause weight gain in some cases. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.

No, Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR is not a thiazolidinedione. It contains glipizide, a sulfonylurea.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The symptoms of severe low blood sugar include blurred vision, sweating, tremors, extreme weakness, stomach pain, trouble speaking, seizures (fits), or confusion. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

No, do not skip Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR as it might affect blood sugar levels. To treat your condition effectively keep taking Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR for the prescribed duration.

Glipixor 5mg Tablet SR may cause side effects such as hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), nausea, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are recommended to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.