glipizide(Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL)
Second-generation sulfonylurea
Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɪpɪzaɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- glipizide
- Brand names
- Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
- Therapeutic class
- Second-generation sulfonylurea
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take 30 minutes before breakfast (IR) or with breakfast (XL).
- Eat regular meals; do not skip.
- Carry fast-acting glucose for low blood sugar.
- Limit alcohol.
- Report symptoms of hypoglycemia (shakiness, sweating, confusion).
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