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Glucotrol

Active Ingredient(s): Glipizide
First Approved by the FDA: May 8, 1984
Pharmaceutical Company: PFIZER






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Glipizide Is An Oral Medium-to-long Acting Anti-diabetic Drug From The Sulfonylurea Class. It Is Classified As A Second Generation Sulfonylurea, Which Means That It Undergoes Enterohepatic Circulation. The Structure On The R2 Group Is A Much Larger Cyclo Or Aromatic Group Compared To The 1st Generation Sulfonylureas. This Leads To A Once A Day Dosing That Is Much Less Than The First Generation, About 100 Fold. mechanism Of Action Is Produced By Blocking Potassium Channels In The Beta Cells Of Th ...

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How To Take Medication, Before Or After Meals
I am unclear as to how to take this medication. My doctor just told me to take in the a.m. I have been told to take it before meals and others say after meals. I am unable to reach my physician at this time.
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Tablet   10mg,  2.5mg,  5mg
Tablet, Extended Release   10mg,  2.5mg,  5mg

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