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Glifor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Glifor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Glifor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Glifor also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Some other side effects of Glifor have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Glifor normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glifor is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Glifor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glifor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glifor in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Glifor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Glifor with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Glifor is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Glifor is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glifor is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Glifor safe for pregnant women?
Glifor rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Glifor safe during breastfeeding?
Glifor can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Glifor on the Kidneys?
Glifor is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Glifor on the Liver?
Glifor is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Glifor on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Glifor for the heart.
Glifor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glifor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glifor habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Glifor is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Glifor
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Glifor and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glifor
Consumption of alcohol and Glifor together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucotrol - glipizide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826