Pregnancy Interaction

• During pregnancy, especially in the later stages, glipizide is not usually indicated.
• Sulfonylureas can make babies' blood sugar levels too low (neonatal hypoglycemia).
• Insulin is usually the best option during pregnancy.
• If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, the doctor may switch you to insulin or metformin.
• Should not be taken when breastfeeding because it could go into breast milk and make babies' blood sugar drop.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Glez 5 mg Tablet?
People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus take it to reduce their blood sugar.

Q2. Does it make your blood sugar low?
Yes. Glipizide might make your blood sugar drop too low, especially if you skip meals or work out a lot.

Q3. How long does it take to work?
It normally works within 30 minutes, therefore many take it before meals.

Q4: Can older people use it?
Yes, however the risk of low blood sugar is higher, therefore you may need to change the dose.

Q5. Is it okay to drink alcohol?
Stay away from alcohol because it can make you more likely to have low blood sugar and make you feel hot or dizzy.

Q6. Is it possible to use it with metformin?
Yes, people often take it with metformin to help regulate their blood sugar better.

Expert Advice

• To lower the chance of sugar surges, always take 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
• Keep glucose or sugar pills on hand for when your blood sugar drops too low.
• After using Glez 5 mg, you should never skip meals.
• Check your blood sugar and HbA1c readings on a regular basis.
• Tell your doctor if you keep having low blood sugar episodes.
• Keep your diabetes diet balanced and do frequent exercise.
• Be careful when you drive or use machinery because you could get hypoglycemia.
• Not recommended for people with Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Being hungry
• Sweating
• Shakes
• Headache
• Feeling dizzy
• Feeling sick
• Not as common:
• Getting heavier
• Rash on the skin
• A little bit of stomach pain
• Very serious (rare):
• Very low blood sugar
• Problems with the liver
• Hemolytic anemia (extremely rare)
• If you feel confused, dizzy, or have seizures because your blood sugar is too low, see a doctor.

 How It Works

• Sulfonylureas is the class that glipizide belongs to.
• How it works:
• Makes the pancreas make more insulin.
• Helps reduce blood sugar levels both before and after meals.
• Works best for people whose pancreatic beta cells are still working.
• Overall effect: improved management of blood sugar levels because of more insulin being released.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful with:
• Insulin or other sulfonylureas can cause very low blood sugar.
• Metformin → combination action reduces sugar more effectively
• Beta-blockers may hide signs of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol → raises the risk of low blood sugar
• Corticosteroids → may raise blood sugar levels
• Antibiotics like sulfonamides may make Glipizide work better.
• Warfarin → may raise the risk of bleeding
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

 How to Use

• Take it 15 to 30 minutes before breakfast or lunch.
• Do not crush the tablet; just swallow it whole with water.
• Keep the same time every day.
• If you miss a dose, don't take two doses if the next one is close.
• Check your blood sugar levels often.

 Uses / Indications

• Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• Patients who are not properly managed via diet and exercise alone
• Can be used with:
• Metformin
• Thiazolidinediones
• Inhibitors of DPP-4
• Insulin (only sometimes, with care)