Diapizi 5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (50's pack: ৳ 100.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glipizide
Company Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Adjunct to diet for controlling hyperglycaemia
  • Treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • Reduction in daily dose of insulin

Pharmacology

  • Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas
  • Increases insulin sensitivity
  • Decreases hepatic glucose production

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose of 5 mg before breakfast
  • Dosage adjustments by increment of 2.5-5 mg
  • Maximum recommended daily dose of 40 mg

Interaction

  • Potentiation of hypoglycaemic action by certain drugs
  • Potential hyperglycaemic effects of certain drugs
  • Observation for hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia when co-administered or withdrawn

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Glipizide
  • Juvenile onset diabetes
  • Severe or unstable ‘brittle’ diabetes
  • Severe renal, hepatic, or thyroid impairment

Side Effects

  • Dose-related gastrointestinal complaints
  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Reported haematologic and metabolic side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk
  • Recommended discontinuation at least one month before expected delivery date
  • Not recommended during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Capability of producing severe hypoglycaemia
  • Proper patient selection, dosage, and instructions to avoid hypoglycaemic episodes
  • Particular susceptibility in elderly, debilitated, or malnourished patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Sulfonylureas

Storage Conditions

  • Protection from moisture and humidity
  • Storage at room temperature (below 30°C)

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