Glipizide
- Generic Name
- Glipizide
- Brand Names
- Glucotrol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H27N5O4S
- CAS Number
- 29094-61-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- X7WDT95N5C
- Background
Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent in the second-generation sulfonylurea drug class that is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It was first introduced in 1984 and is available in various countries including Canada and the U.S. According to the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines by Diabetes Canada, sulfonylurea ...
- Indication
Indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Associated Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Associated Therapies
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