Glucotrol Tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Glucotrol Benefits & Uses
Glucotrol is used to treat the following -
- टाइप 2 मधुमेह Primary
- शुगर (और पढ़ें - शुगर कम करने के घरेलू उपाय)
Glucotrol Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Glucotrol
Glucotrol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glucotrol is used -
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache Mild
- Dizziness Mild
- Anxiety Mild
- Blurred vision
- Coma
- Confusion
- Joint pain
- Tachycardia
- Constipation Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Tremor
- Flatulence Mild
- Dyspepsia
- Urticaria
- Rash
- Insomnia Mild
- Vertigo Mild
- Muscle Ache Mild
- Paresthesia
- Jaundice Severe
Glucotrol Related Warnings
Is the use of Glucotrol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Glucotrol. If you are pregnant, do not take Glucotrol without a doctor's advice.
SevereIs the use of Glucotrol safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Glucotrol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Glucotrol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
SevereWhat is the effect of Glucotrol on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Glucotrol on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
SevereWhat is the effect of Glucotrol on the Liver?
Use of Glucotrol may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
SevereWhat is the effect of Glucotrol on the Heart?
Glucotrol has very mild side effects on the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Glucotrol with Other Drugs
Glucotrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Pseudoephedrine
Aripiprazole
Propranolol
Atenolol
Aspirin
Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine
Glucotrol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glucotrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Frequently asked Questions about Glucotrol
Is this Glucotrol habit forming or addictive?
Glucotrol does not cause addiction.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Glucotrol as it does not make you drowsy.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, Glucotrol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
Glucotrol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
NoGlucotrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Glucotrol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glucotrol together with food.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Glucotrol
Taking alcohol with Glucotrol can be dangerous.
Severe
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
