Glipizide
Glipizide is a sulfonylurea that increases insulin release in type 2 diabetes. Immediate- and modified-release products have different instructions. Listed uses include type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Glucotrol XL
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
5 · 10mg
Glucotrol XL is glipizide 5mg and 10mg in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A second-generation sulfonylurea.
Key points
- Formulations are not interchangeable without checking the prescribed release type.
- Missed meals, alcohol, illness or other diabetes medicines can cause hypoglycaemia.
- It does not treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on diabetes assessment, exact formulation, prescription and pharmacy checks.
Important safety checks
Review kidney and liver function, meal pattern, pregnancy, alcohol, prior hypoglycaemia and all glucose-lowering medicines. Follow the agreed low-glucose action plan.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for seizure, loss of consciousness, severe confusion or low glucose that does not respond to the action plan. Facial swelling or breathing difficulty also needs emergency care.