glipizide
Definition
Noun: A prescription medication belonging to the sulfonylurea class, used to help control high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin.
Usage
Glipizide is used as part of a treatment plan that includes diet and exercise to manage type 2 diabetes. It is not used for type 1 diabetes. - The doctor prescribed glipizide to help lower my blood sugar. - She takes glipizide every morning before breakfast.
Advanced Usage
- "be on glipizide": To be prescribed and taking this medication as part of a long-term treatment regimen.
- My grandfather has been on glipizide for five years.
- "glipizide therapy": Refers to the treatment using this drug.
- The patient responded well to glipizide therapy.
Variants and Related Words
- Glucotrol: The primary brand name for glipizide.
- Sulfonylurea: The class of antidiabetic drugs to which glipizide belongs.
Synonyms
- Oral hypoglycemic agent
- Antidiabetic drug
Related Phrases
- "take with/without food": Instructions often associated with its administration to manage effectiveness and side effects.
- It is important to take glipizide 30 minutes before a meal.
Noun
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an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
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