subject: Glucotrol (glipizide Sr) Is An Anti-diabetic Medicine (sulfonylurea-type [print this page] Brand name: Brand name:
Glucotrol
Generic name:
Glipizide SR
Description:
Glucotrol (Glipizide SR) is an anti-diabetic medicine (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by stimulating the release of your body"s natural insulin. Effectively controlling blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).
Synonyms:
Glnase, Glynase, Glynase Xl, Glytop, Glytop Sr
Glucotrol is used for:
Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.Glucotrol is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It causes the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar.
How to use Glucotrol:
Use Glucotrol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Take Glucotrol by mouth 30 minutes before a meal as directed by your doctor.
* If you are taking 1 dose daily, take Glucotrol 30 minutes before breakfast or the first main meal of the day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
* Glucotrol works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
* Continue to take Glucotrol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
* If you miss a dose of Glucotrol , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Glucotrol.
Possible side effects of Glucotrol:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
* Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; skin redness; dizziness); confusion; dark urine; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; low blood sugar symptoms (eg, anxiety; fast heartbeat; lightheadedness; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, or headache; tremors; unusual sweating; weakness); severe or persistent blurred vision or other vision problems; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
