- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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NepMeds
Last Updated On: Jul 19, 2023
Glipan 1mg tab
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Product Overview
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called sulfonylureas and is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes thereby preventing serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage and blindness.
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet may be used alone or along with other medicines. It should be taken just before or with the first meal of the day. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to your blood sugar levels.
Uses
MANAGEMENT OF TYPE II DIABETES
Benefits
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet increases the amount of insulin your body produces (in the pancreas). The insulin then works to lower your blood glucose level. It is usually taken once a day. You should keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed.
Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking GLIPAN 1mg Tablet regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side Effect
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Weakness
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. GLIPAN 1mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How It works
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
What if you forget to take?
You should skip a dose of GLIPAN 1mg Tablet if a meal is skipped, and add a dose of medicine if you eat an extra meal.
Safety Advice for Glipan 1mg tab
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with GLIPAN 1mg Tablet.
Liver
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of GLIPAN 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of GLIPAN 1mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. These patients can experience very low blood sugar levels which may become normal after a long time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GLIPAN 1mg Tablet make you sleepy?
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet itself does not cause sleepiness. However, it may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when used with other anti-diabetes medicine. Because of this you may feel sleepy or have problems in sleeping.
Is GLIPAN 1mg Tablet safe for kidneys?
GLIPAN 1mg Tablet does not affect kidneys in patients with normal kidney function. However, its use should be avoided in patients with severe kidney disease since GLIPAN 1mg Tablet is principally eliminated by the kidneys.