Glipizide and Metformin Medication Information

Get detailed information on Glipizide and Metformin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Glipizide and Metformin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Glipizide and Metformin

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

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.