Glipol
Glipol Products are primarily used for
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
About Glipol Products
Uses of Glipol Products
Glibenclamide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Glipol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Glipol are Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Stomach fullness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain.
How Glipol Products work
Glibenclamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Patient Concerns about Glipol Products
Frequently asked questions about Glipol Products
Frequently asked questions about Glibenclamide
Q. Is Glipol Tablet the same as Glipizide?
No, Glipol Tablet and Glipizide are different medicines. However, they belong to the same class of medicines called sulfonylureas and are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Q. Does Glipol Tablet play any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Glipol Tablet is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.
Q. Why should Glipol Tablet be used cautiously in elderly patients?
Glipol Tablet should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).
Q. Is Glipol Tablet useful in the management of prediabetes?
Glipol Tablet is not used for the management of prediabetes, a condition with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not high enough to label you as diabetic. There are clinical studies available, but the evidence is not strong enough for its use in prediabetes.
Q. How is Glipol Tablet different from Teneligliptin?
Both Glipol Tablet and Teneligliptin are antidiabetic medicines and control blood sugar levels effectively. However, they work in different ways and may show different kinds of side effects. Glipol Tablet commonly causes hypoglycemia and weight gain while Teneligliptin causes headache and nasopharyngitis. Teneligliptin causes hypoglycemia when used along with insulins or sulfonylureas and does not cause weight gain.
Q. Can I skip Glipol Tablet for a few days?
No, Glipol Tablet should not be skipped as it can make your diabetes worse. If you miss the dose by mistake, take it as soon as you remember.
Q. Can I take Glipol Tablet if I have a sulfa allergy?
Use of Glipol Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Q. Does Glipol Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Glipol Tablet can cause weight gain. It is advisable to closely monitor your diet and exercise regularly while taking this medicine. Avoid skipping your meals as it can cause very low blood sugar levels and you may end up snacking or taking a lot of sugars.
Q. Is there any benefit of taking Glipol Tablet with insulin?
Glipol Tablet, when used with insulin, can help to control high blood sugar levels. Taking them together can help to lower the dose of insulin but there could also be an increased risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). The dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted along with regular blood sugar level monitoring. Please consult your doctor if you have any doubts and follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit of Glipol Tablet.
Q. Is it safe to take Glipol Tablet with Liraglutide?
Yes, Glipol Tablet and Liraglutide can be taken together, as they can help in better control of blood sugar levels. However, the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can increase. Consult your doctor as a dose adjustment of the two may be needed.
Q. Is Glipol Tablet a Thiazolidinedione?
No, Glipol Tablet is not a Thiazolidinedione, it is a sulfonylurea. However, both are antidiabetic medicines but belong to a different group of medicines.
Q. Is Glipol Tablet useful in the management of gestational diabetes?
The use of insulin is advised during pregnancy to control the blood glucose levels. Insulin injections are the standard medication for gestational diabetes. Glipol Tablet may be advised as an alternative or in addition to insulin for the management of gestational diabetes. However, do not start taking Glipol Tablet until prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Does Glipol Tablet cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not seen with the use of Glipol Tablet. However, diabetes can lead to hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you have excessive hair loss as it could be due to some other underlying condition or it could be a sign of your diabetes getting worsened.
Q. Is it safe to take Glipol Tablet with pioglitazone?
Yes, it is safe to take Glipol Tablet with Pioglitazone in patients with diabetes mellitus. Together these two medicines can control your blood sugar levels, lower plasma lipid levels and improve blood pressure. However, the risk of very low blood sugar levels can increase and the dose of these medicines may need to be adjusted.