{"id":89555,"date":"2021-03-12T05:17:15","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T05:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=89555"},"modified":"2023-07-31T11:11:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T11:11:51","slug":"glipizide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/glipizide\/","title":{"rendered":"Glipizide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A drug used to reduce the glucose level in the blood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A sulfonylurea that acts as a hypoglycemic agent. This compound is sometimes combined with metformin.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Oral antidiabetic that works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Adverse effects include hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin rashes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An oral drug from the class of medications called sulfonylureas used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used as part of a regimen that includes regular exercise and a calorically restricted diet. Its side effects may include weight gain and hypoglycemia.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Glipizide is an oral medication used to lower blood sugar levels and is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by prompting the pancreas to increase its insulin production. Side effects are typically mild and uncommon, though dizziness and drowsiness might occur. In rare cases, glipizide can cause an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight and decrease blood sodium levels. Taking the drug without enough food may lead to low blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A drug used to reduce the glucose level in the blood. A sulfonylurea that acts as a hypoglycemic agent. This compound is sometimes combined with metformin. Oral antidiabetic that works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. 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