INDICATIONS
Glucotrol XL is used for treating diabetes type 2 in patients who cannot control glucose levels by diet and exercise alone. It is employed in addition to diet and exercise. It may be used alone or along with other antidiabetic medicines. Glucotrol XL is really a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medicine. It works by inducing the pancreas release a insulin, which helps to reduce blood glucose.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Glucotrol XL as directed through your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any queries you might have about how exactly to make use of Glucotrol XL.
STORAGE
Store Glucotrol XL at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store faraway from heat, moisture, light, and humidity. Do not store inside bathroom. Keep Glucotrol XL from the reach of youngsters and from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Glipizide.
All medicines may cause negative effects, but a majority of everyone has no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with your physician if some of these most frequent negative effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; gas; nausea.
Seek medical attention immediately if any of these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness in the chest; swelling from the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; skin redness; dizziness); confusion; dark urine; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; low blood glucose symptoms (eg, anxiety, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache, lightheadedness, severe or persistent dizziness, tremors, unusual sweating, weakness); severe or persistent blurred vision or other vision problems; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing with the eyes or skin.
This is not a total set of all unwanted side effects that could occur. If you've got queries about unwanted side effects, contact your doctor.
Do NOT use Glucotrol XL if:
Contact your physician or doctor immediately if these apply to you.
Some health conditions may interact with Glucotrol XL. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist if you have any medical ailments, particularly if any from the following affect you:
Some medicines may communicate with Glucotrol XL. Tell your medical provider if you might be taking some other medicines, especially any with the following:
This will not be a total report on all interactions that will occur. Ask your medical provider if Glucotrol XL may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your medical provider before you begin, stop, or affect the dose from a medicine.
When used by long periods of time, Glucotrol XL might not work as well. If your blood sugar may be in order after which becomes difficult to manage, contact a medical expert. Do not customize the dose of one's medicine without checking with your medical professional.
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