Glipizide-Metformin Hcl
glipiZIDE-metFORMIN HCl 5-500MG
What is Glipizide-Metformin Hcl?
Glipizide-Metformin HCl is a combination oral medication used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells, while metformin, a biguanide, works to decrease glucose production in the liver and improve insulin sensitivity. This dual-action treatment helps to control blood glucose levels without requiring insulin administration.Side Effects
- Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness, sweating
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Blurred vision, changes in vision
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, congestive heart failure, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or G6PD deficiency.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (rare, but serious)Higher risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using it before you have surgery, an X-ray, a CT scan, or other medical tests.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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What is Glipizide-Metformin Hcl ?
Glipizide-Metformin HCl is a combination oral medication used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells, while metformin, a biguanide, works to decrease glucose production in the liver and improve insulin sensitivity. This dual-action treatment helps to control blood glucose levels without requiring insulin administration.- Confusion, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, shakiness, sweating
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Blurred vision, changes in vision
- Trouble breathing, lightheadedness, dizziness
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain or cramping
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, congestive heart failure, adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or G6PD deficiency.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (rare, but serious)Higher risk of heart or blood vessel problemsLow blood sugar
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using it before you have surgery, an X-ray, a CT scan, or other medical tests.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
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