Glipizide is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas, which work by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. Glipizide helps to control blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulin released after meals. It is usually taken once or twice a day with meals. Common side effects of glipizide include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache.
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
A - Alimentary tract and metabolism
A10 Drugs used in diabetes
A10B - Blood glucose lowering drugs, excluding insulins
A10BB Sulfonylureas
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