Minidiab 5 mg

Indication

Sulfonylurea used with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Ingredients

• Glipizide 5 mg

Direction

Take by mouth about 30 minutes before breakfast, as prescribed. Usual starting dose 2.5–5 mg once daily, adjusted by the doctor; higher daily doses are divided before meals (maximum 20 mg per day in most cases). Do not skip meals.

Side effects

• Low blood sugar (sweating
• shakiness
• hunger
• confusion)
• Nausea
• diarrhoea or stomach upset
• Dizziness
• headache
• skin rash or itching
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use in type 1 diabetes
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• pregnancy
• or severe liver or kidney disease.
• Risk of low blood sugar is higher in the elderly
• with alcohol
• missed meals
• heavy exercise or other glucose
• lowering drugs
• carry sugar with you.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if an allergic reaction occurs.