Glipizide is an oral hypoglycaemic remedy widely used in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. However, this medicine should be combined with regular physical activity and a balanced diet to help keep sugar levels under control.
Glipizide can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Minidiab, in the form of tablets containing 5 mg of Glipizide.
- The price of Glipizide is approximately 30 reais.
- However.
- It may vary depending on where the medicine is purchased.
Glipizide is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, in combination with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
The use of Glipizide varies from patient to patient and should therefore be guided by the endocrinologist, however, the starting dose is usually 1 tablet half an hour before breakfast.
The main side effects of Glipizide are weakness, tremors, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or hives on the skin.
Glipizide is contraindicated in pregnant women, lactating women and patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disease, infection, fever, gangrene. In addition, Glipizide should not be used by patients allergic to glipizide, sulphuric antibiotics or any other. another component of this medicine.