Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glipizide
Drug Class
Diabetes
Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Glipizide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin . Glipizide is used...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphonyl Urea
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group
Glipizide also known as Glipizida. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphonyl Urea. It belongs to Potassium Channel (ATP sensitive) antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Glipizide is 445.54. Its pKa is 5.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2.5 to 5 mg — 24 hourly
Max dose 40 mg. Dose >15 mg given in 2 divided doses.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take glipizide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Porphyria, ketoacidosis, pre-coma and coma, severe renal or hepatic impairment, concomitant miconazole treatment
Important Warnings
Renal or hepatic impairment,obesity, adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, surgery, severe trauma,infections, G6PD deficiency, elderly age
Side Effects
Dizzinessdrowsinesshyponatraemia hypoglycaemiaGI upsetskin reactions. Rarelyhepatic dysfunctionjaundiceblood dyscrasiastransient visual disturbance.
Drug Interactions
NSAIDs
salicylates
phenylbutazone
oral anti coagulants
MAOls
ACE inhibitors
beta-blockers
chloram-phenicol
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Contraindicated or not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 27.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 2.78 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 73.5
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 27.8
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Glipizide, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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