Glix Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Glipizide

Indications/Uses

NIDDM.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially, 2.5-5 mg daily, adjusted according to response, up to 15 mg may be given as single dose. Max: 40 mg daily in divided doses.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before breakfast.

Contraindications

Diabetic ketoacidosis w/ or w/o coma; Juvenile, growth onset or brittle DM. Severe renal or hepatic impairment.

Special Precautions

Renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly, debilitated patients.

Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycaemia, GI disturbances, allergic skin reactions, blood dyscrasias.

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Drug Interactions

NSAIDs, highly protein-bound drugs, salicylates, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, probenecid, MAOIs, β-blockers.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BB07 - glipizide ; Belongs to the class of sulfonylureas. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glix tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

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