Information about Glipizide and Metformin

Generic Name : Glipizide and Metformin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Glipizide and Metformin are provided here.

Pronunciation : GLIP-i-zide- met-FOR-min

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Glipizide and Metformin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y42.3 Therapeutic Classification : Antidiabetics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Glipizide and Metformin

India :

Actizide-M, Bigan-Gp, Bimode-M, Diacon-M, Diaglip-M, Dibimet Pl, Dibizide-M, Glibetic-M, Glicept, Glicept Forte, Glicept-50, Gliformin, Gliformin, Glimet, Glimet-Ds, Glipi-Dm P, Glipimet, Glipimet F, Glipmet, Glucotrol, Glynase-Mf, Godde-M, Grip-M, Lipi-M, Metaglez, Metaglez F, Metglib-50, Swiglip-M, Tranase-Mf, Zidmin.

International :

Metaglip.

Why is Glipizide and Metformin Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains sulfonylurea and biguanide antidiabetic, prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

When should Glipizide and Metformin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma, stroke, kidney or liver impairment, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Glipizide and Metformin?

Dose is based on patient’s condition.
Adult: PO- Per tab contains glipizide 2.5 mg and metformin 250 mg. The recommended initial dose is 1 tablet once daily.

How should Glipizide and Metformin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Glipizide and Metformin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, breathing problems, thyroid problems, stomach problems, adrenal problems, decrease in blood minerals, anemia, alcoholism, fever, recent injury, burns, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Follow diet and exercise program as directed by your physician.

• It may lead dehydration, drink adequate fluid.

• Monitor kidney and liver function, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and blood counts regularly while taking this medication.

• Avoid excess dosage.

What are the side effects of Glipizide and Metformin?

Most Common - Upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, dizziness, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting.
Miscellaneous - Headache, abdominal pain, urinary tract infection, muscle or joint pain.