Glipizide And Metformin Hcl
Generic Name: glipizide and metformin hcl
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Glipizide And Metformin Hcl
DESCRIPTION Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets contain 2 oral antihyperglycemic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetes, glipizide and metformin hydrochloride. Glipizide is an oral antihyperglycemic drug of the sulfonylurea class. The chemical name for glipizide is 1-cyclohexyl-3-[[ p -[2-(5-methylpyrazinecarboxamido) ethyl] phenyl] sulfonyl] urea. Glipizide is a whitish, odorless powder with a molecular formula of C 21 H 27 N 5 O 4 S, a molecular weight of 445.55 and a pK a of 5.9.
Overview
DESCRIPTION Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets contain 2 oral antihyperglycemic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetes, glipizide and metformin hydrochloride. Glipizide is an oral antihyperglycemic drug of the sulfonylurea class. The chemical name for glipizide is 1-cyclohexyl-3-[[ p -[2-(5-methylpyrazinecarboxamido) ethyl] phenyl] sulfonyl] urea. Glipizide is a whitish, odorless powder with a molecular formula of C 21 H 27 N 5 O 4 S, a molecular weight of 445.55 and a pK a of 5.9.
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION General Considerations Dosage of Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets must be individualized on the basis of both effectiveness and tolerance while not exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of 20 mg glipizide/2000 mg metformin. Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets should be given with meals and should be initiated at a low dose, with gradual dose escalation as described below, in order to avoid hypoglycemia (largely due to glipizide), reduce GI side effects (largely due to metformin), and permit determination of the minimum effective dose for adequate control of blood glucose for the individual patient.
Side Effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets In a double-blind 24-week clinical trial involving Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets as initial therapy, a total of 172 patients received Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets 2.5 mg/250 mg, 173 received Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets 2.5 mg/500 mg, 170 received glipizide, and 177 received metformin. The most common clinical adverse events in these treatment groups are listed in Table 4 .
Warnings
WARNINGS WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS Post-marketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, somnolence, and abdominal pain. CONTRAINDICATIONS Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets are contraindicated in patients with: 1. Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 )(see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ). 2. Known hypersensitivity to glipizide or metformin hydrochloride. 3. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis should be treated with insulin.
Storage
Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets USP Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablet 5 mg/500 mg is a pink coloured, capsule shape, film-coated tablet with "U 786" debossed on one side and plain on the other side. NDC: 70518-1594-00 NDC: 70518-1594-01 PACKAGING: 180 in 1 BOTTLE PLASTIC PACKAGING: 90 in 1 BOTTLE PLASTIC Storage Store at 20°-25° C (68°-77° F); excursions permitted to 15°-30° C (59°-86° F).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glipizide And Metformin Hcl used for?▼
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
What are the side effects of Glipizide And Metformin Hcl?▼
ADVERSE REACTIONS Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets In a double-blind 24-week clinical trial involving Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets as initial therapy, a total of 172 patients received Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets 2.5 mg/250 mg, 173 received Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets 2.5 mg/500 mg, 170 received glipizide, and 177 received metformin. The most common clinical adverse events in these treatment groups are listed in Table 4 .
What are the important warnings for Glipizide And Metformin Hcl?▼
WARNINGS WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS Post-marketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis have resulted in death, hypothermia, hypotension, and resistant bradyarrhythmias. The onset of metformin-associated lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, somnolence, and abdominal pain. CONTRAINDICATIONS Glipizide and Metformin HCl Tablets are contraindicated in patients with: 1. Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 )(see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ). 2. Known hypersensitivity to glipizide or metformin hydrochloride. 3. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Diabetic ketoacidosis should be treated with insulin.
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