Glucotrol Xl
Indicated to manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and intended to support patients in maintaining glycaemic control.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glipizide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
Glucotrol Xl details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Minodiab
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonylurea
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of hypoglycaemia; avoid skipping meals; caution in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- skin rash; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; beta-blockers; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: not recommended. Breastfeeding: not recommended.
Contraindications
type 1 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; jaundice, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and intended to support patients in maintaining glycaemic control.
Mechanism of action
Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea. It lowers blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Glucotrol Xl
Glucotrol Xl is a brand of glipizide, intended for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The same active ingredient is also sold as Minodiab, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5mg and 10mg. Manufactured by Pfizer, this oral medication assists in achieving better glucose control.
Buying Glucotrol Xl online
Glucotrol Xl is registered across 13 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. As one of the most ordered options for blood sugar regulation across the region, it is frequently bought online for reliable delivery. Generic glipizide, much of which is made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for expats and people living in areas without a well-stocked pharmacy.