Pizide 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (100's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glipizide |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
Therapeutic Class
- Sulfonylureas
Indications
- Control of hyperglycaemia
- Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus treatment
- Adjunct to diet
Pharmacology
- Stimulates insulin release
- Increases insulin sensitivity
- Decreases hepatic glucose production
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose: 5 mg before breakfast
- Dosage adjustments based on blood glucose response
- Maximum recommended once daily dose: 15 mg
- Maximum recommended total daily dose: 40 mg
- Administered approximately 30 minutes before a meal
- Special dosage considerations for geriatric patients, those with liver disease, and impaired renal or hepatic function
Interaction
- Potentiation of hypoglycaemic action by certain drugs
- Hyperglycaemic effects of certain drugs
- Caution when co-administered with specific drug classes
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Glipizide or components
- Juvenile onset diabetes
- Severe or unstable 'brittle' diabetes
- Diabetes complicated by ketosis and acidosis, major surgery, severe sepsis or severe trauma
- Severe renal, hepatic or thyroid impairment, co-existent renal and hepatic disease
Side Effects
- Dose-related gastrointestinal complaints
- Allergic skin reactions
- Hematologic effects
- Metabolic effects
- Endocrine reactions
- Dizziness, drowsiness, and headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential risk to the fetus
- Prolonged severe hypoglycaemia in neonates
- Discontinue at least one month before expected delivery date
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Severe hypoglycaemia risk
- Proper patient selection and dosage
- Increased risk in elderly, debilitated, or malnourished patients
- Metabolism and excretion considerations in patients with impaired renal and/or hepatic function
- Possibility of loss of control on blood glucose under stress
- Diminished drug responsiveness
Storage Conditions
- Protect from moisture and humidity
- Store at room temperature (below 30°C)