What is Glynase XL 10mg Tablet?
Glynase XL 10mg is an anti-diabetic tablet used in a person having type II Diabetes. It performs an essential part by increasing the amount of Insulin in Diabetes. Insulin is an essential hormone for managing Diabetes. It manages the level of sugar(glucose) in your blood. Thus, the drug reduces the risk of serious complications that may appear due to high blood sugar levels. Complications include kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking the medication with a proper diet may help you to live a healthy normal life.
Uses of Glipizide tablets
This generic version of Glucotrol XL helps in the treatment of:
Type II Diabetes
How does it work?
Glynase XL 10mg contains Glipizide as its active salt, a sulfonylureas drug class. It is an antidiabetic medication employed to treat Type II Diabetes. The work acts by increasing the amount of Insulin released by the pancreas. Insulin is an essential hormone to manage the body's blood glucose (Sugar) level. Thus, controlling the amount of blood sugar helps to treat type II Diabetes.
How to take Glynase XL 10mg tablet?
Glipizide is available in various strengths and substitutes, so take the advised dose. The age and severity of the disease also vary from person to person. Please consult your doctor or a physician to get a safe and suitable dose. Take the tablet with a glass of water; you can take it on an empty stomach or after your meal. Take the pill in one go, without chewing or breaking. It will help control the amount of medicine released appropriately every time you swallow. Take it regularly at the same daily intervals, and it will also help you remember your meds. If you miss or forget to take any dose, then try to take it as soon as you take it. Do not take a double dose as a makeup for the missed one; consult with your doctor if you have any doubt about the doses.
Side effects
Here are some side effects that may appear when you take Glynase xl 10mg tablet. Please inform your doctor if any of them occur after you take the drug. It may include adverse effects on health such as-
- Loss of Appetite
- Unusual Bleeding
- Tremor
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Dark Colored Urine
- Fever
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
- Decreased Heart Beat
- Yellowing of Skin and Eyes
- Unusual Bleeding
- Sweating
- Headache
- Confusion
- Nausea
Precautions and Safety advice
If you have a history of allergy to Glipizide, you should not take any dose of Glynase xl 10mg tablet.
Carry some candies with you to prevent low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia. It may occur due to the effects of Glipizide on your blood sugar during the treatment.
Please do not drink alcohol while taking Glipizide tablets, as it can be unsafe for your health.
Avoid it during pregnancy and take it with caution during breastfeeding. To know more, please consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.
Glipizide may affect your driving ability if your blood sugar gets too low or sometimes too high. So do not drive or operate heavy machinery; you feel these symptoms on you.
Patients with liver or kidney disease should use Glynase XL 10mg tablets with caution.
