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Gpzide 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

GLIPIZIDE-5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

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

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

Gpzide 5mg Tablet may sometimes lower the blood glucose levels more than normal, leading to hypoglycemia. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Gpzide 5mg Tablet. 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet.

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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet to control blood glucose levels.

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

Do not use Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet 30 minutes before food. Take it at the same time daily as advised by the doctor.

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

Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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, Gpzide 5mg Tablet is not known to cause sleepiness. However, it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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

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

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

Taking more than the recommended dose of Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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 Gpzide 5mg Tablet as it might affect blood sugar levels. To treat your condition effectively keep taking Gpzide 5mg Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Gpzide 5mg Tablet 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.