Brand name: Glucotrol 10 mg Generic name: Glipizide SR
Synonyms: Glnase, Glynase, Glynase Xl, Glytop, Glytop Sr
Glucotrol 10 mg (Glipizide SR) is an anti-diabetic medicine (sulfonylurea-type) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.
Glucotrol 10 mg (Glipizide SR) is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes).
Glucotrol 10 mg (Glipizide SR) works by stimulating the release of your body's natural insulin.
Effectively controlling blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence).
What is the most important information I should know about Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Treatment with Glucotrol 10 mg may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with Glucotrol 10 mg .
* Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which include headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, sweating, tremor, and nausea. Carry a piece of hard candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
* Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines closely. Changing any of them can affect blood sugar levels.
* Do not change your dose of Glucotrol 10 mg without first talking to your doctor.
* Avoid alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with diabetes treatment.
* The Glucotrol 10 mg XL extended release tablets (Glucotrol 10 mg extended release tablets) should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush the tablets.
What is Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Glucotrol 10 mg is in a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It is used to help control blood sugar levels.
* Glucotrol 10 mg is used to treat type 2 diabetes along with diet, exercise, and insulin therapy, if necessary.
* Glucotrol 10 mg may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Before taking Glucotrol 10 mg , tell your doctor if you
- have kidney disease;
- have liver disease;
- have thyroid disease;
- have type 1 diabetes;
- have a serious infection, illness, or injury; or
- need surgery.
* You may not be able to take Glucotrol 10 mg , or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
* Patients 65 years of age and older may have a stronger reaction to Glucotrol 10 mg and may require a reduced dose.
* Glucotrol 10 mg is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Glucotrol 10 mg will be harmful to an unborn baby. Insulin is usually the drug of choice to control diabetes during pregnancy. Do not take Glucotrol 10 mg without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
* It is not known whether Glucotrol 10 mg passes into breast milk. Do not take Glucotrol 10 mg without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Take Glucotrol 10 mg exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
* Take each dose with a full glass of water.
* Glucotrol 10 mg is usually taken before breakfast if it is taken once a day, or before meals if it is taken multiple times each day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
* The Glucotrol 10 mg XL extended release tablets (Glucotrol 10 mg extended release tablets) should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush the tablets.
* If you are taking Glucotrol 10 mg XL extended release tablets (Glucotrol 10 mg extended release tablets), do not be concerned if something that looks like a tablet occasionally appears in the stool. The medication is contained in a non-absorbable shell that has been specially designed to slowly release the drug so the body can absorb it. When this process is completed, the empty tablet is eliminated from the body.
* It is important to take Glucotrol 10 mg regularly to get the most benefit.
* Do not change your dose of Glucotrol 10 mg without first talking to your doctor.
* Your healthcare provider may recommend regular monitoring of blood sugar levels with blood or urine tests.
* Store Glucotrol 10 mg at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
* Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
* Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
* Symptoms of a Glucotrol 10 mg overdose include hunger, nausea, anxiety, cold sweats, weakness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and coma.
What should I avoid while taking Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Follow diet, medication, and exercise routines closely. Changing any of these things can effect blood sugar levels.
* Avoid alcohol. It lowers blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.
* Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication before you undergo any surgery.
* Do not take any prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal cough, cold, allergy, pain, or weight loss medications without first talking to your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Stop taking Glucotrol 10 mg and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
* Other, less serious side effects from Glucotrol 10 mg result mostly from blood sugar levels that are either too high or too low. You should be familiar with the symptoms of both high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions. Also, be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency situation.
* Low blood sugar may occur when too much Glucotrol 10 mg is taken; when meals are missed or delayed; if you exercise more than usual; during illness, especially with vomiting or diarrhea; if you take other medications; after drinking alcohol; and in other situations.
* Hypoglycemia or Low blood sugar has the following symptoms:
- shaking;
- headache;
- cold sweats;
- pale, cool skin;
- anxiety; and
- difficulty concentrating.
* Keep hard, sugary candy; chocolate; fruit juice; or glucose tablets on hand to treat episodes of low blood sugar.
* Increased blood sugar may occur when not enough Glucotrol 10 mg is taken; if you eat significantly more food than usual; if you exercise less than usual; if you take other medications; during fever or other illness; and in other situations.
* Hyperglycemia or High blood sugar has the following symptoms:
- increased thirst,
- increased hunger, and
- increased urination.
* There may be an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) complications with the use of Glucotrol 10 mg when compared to the treatment of diabetes with diet or diet plus insulin. The long-term use of Glucotrol 10 mg should be discussed with your doctor.
* Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Glucotrol 10 mg ?
* Many other medicines may increase or decrease the effects of Glucotrol 10 mg or affect your condition. Before taking Glucotrol 10 mg , tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- aspirin or another salicylate such as magnesium/ choline salicylate (Trilisate), salsalate (Disalcid, others), choline salicylate (Arthropan), magnesium salicylate (Magan), or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol);
- a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve), and others;
- a sulfa-based drug such as sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine);
- a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil);
- a beta-blocker such as propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), and others;
- a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and others;
- a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, others), methylprednisolone (Medrol, others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, others), and others;
- a phenothiazine such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin, Permitil), prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), and others;
- phenytoin (Dilantin);
- isoniazid (Nydrazid); or
- prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal cough, cold, allergy, or weight loss medications.
* You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
* Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Glucotrol 10 mg or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
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