Glipizide
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Diabetes & Endocrine treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with breakfast or 30 minutes before the first main meal of the day with water. Never skip meals.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Hypoglycemia, weight gain, nausea, heartburn. Rare/Severe: Severe prolonged hypoglycemia (particularly with glibenclamide in elderly patients), cholestatic jaundice, and hematologic cytopenias.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Glibenclamide has an active metabolite that accumulates in renal impairment; high risk of fatal prolonged hypoglycemia in elderly patients (gliclazide or glimepiride preferred). Contraindicated in severe renal or hepatic impairment.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Glipizide
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Glipizide Tablet 5 mg
Second-generation sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. Stimulates pancreatic beta-cell insulin secretion by blocking ATP-sensitive potassium channels. Indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Glipizide 5mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg Tablets
Metformin Hydrochloride is the foundational first-line biguanide oral antihyperglycemic agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in the liver, suppressing mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I, thereby potently inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, while stimulating peripheral glucose uptake into skeletal muscle and delaying intestinal glucose absorption. Does not stimulate beta-cell insulin secretion, having zero intrinsic hypoglycemia risk and promoting weight neutrality or mild weight loss. Indicated as the initial pharmacological drug of choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children aged 10 and older, and off-label in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Glipizide.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glipizide Tablet 5 mg | 10's | ₹4.74 | GLYNASE, GLIDE | ₹10.76 | 56% Save |
| Glipizide 5mg + Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg Tablets | 10's | ₹9.28 | GLYNASE, DIBIZIDE | ₹18.43 | 50% Save |
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