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Contraindications for Taking Glipizide

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Glipizide as follows: Glipizide is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of these medications can suffer. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in toxicity and severe side effects. So, Glipizide should be used with caution in individuals with hepatic dysfunction. Glipizide is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot [...]

Side Effects of Glipizide Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glipizide as follows: Excessive hunger The frequent episodes of hypoglycemia, secondary to use of Glipizide, result in increased appetite and hunger, leading to excessive eating. Photosensitivity Glipizide has the risk of causing photosensitivity. Individuals can present with sunburns and rashes on the exposed body parts. GI disturbance Patients taking Glipizide can frequently present with gastrointestinal disturbances, such as, nausea and vomiting. Hematological disturbances Patients taking Glipizide [...]

Side Effects of Glipizide Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Glipizide as follows: Hypoglycemia Normally, in a healthy individual, insulin secretion from the pancreas is proportional to the glucose levels in the blood. In diabetics, this fine balance is no more in place. Use of Glipizide leads to increased secretion of insulin, irrespective to the blood sugar levels, thus putting the individual at risk for hypoglycemia. Patients can frequently present with dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger. [...]

How to Take Glipizide

Patient was educated on how to take Glipizide as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for [...]

Glipizide and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Glipizide and its mechanism of action as follows: Glipizide is an oral antidiabetic drug, used in patients with type-2 diabetes. Glipizide acts by stimulating release of more insulin from the Beta-cells of islets of pancreas. Glipizide is mostly used in individuals with reduced insulin secretion and in individuals who are resistant to the amount of insulin they are currently producing. Increased insulin secretion by Glipizide will lead to lowering of blood [...]