This diabetes medication is a combination of 2 drugs (glipizide and metformin.It is used to control blood sugar levels in type II diabetic patients.Glipizide is a sulfonylurea and works by stimulating the release of your body’s natural insulin and by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes. Metformin is a biguanide and works by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Both of these medications work by helping to restore your body’s proper response to the insulin you naturally produce.Take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice a day with meals or as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Diabetes
Minidiab Af Tab 5/500 Mg 10’S
₨151.44
Generic Name Glipizide, Metformin
Use to treat Diabetes
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It is contraindicated in patients with acute/chronic metabolic acidosis, hepatic and/or renal impairment, hypoglycemia, patients need to undergo radio diagnosis and in diabetic ketoacidosis. Drugs such as Acelofenac, Acetazolamide, Aripiprazole may interact with this drug.
Before taking glipizide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid disease, certain hormonal conditions (adrenal/pituitary insufficiency, syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone-SIADH), electrolyte imbalance (hyponatremia). This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.
It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Manufacture by Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
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