Glibetic 5 mg Tablet

Glibetic 5 mg Tablet is a prescription diabetes medicine that contains 5 mg of glipizide in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class, which helps lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes when diet and exercise are not enough. This Glibetic 5 mg Tablet is made by La Pharmaceuticals and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets. It is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glipizide in Glibetic 5 mg Tablet helps the pancreas release more insulin, especially after meals. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestine so it can start working systemically to help lower blood sugar.

Glibetic 5 mg Tablet is a mid-strength glipizide tablet that is often used when a doctor wants a standard oral dose rather than a lower starting strength. Compared with smaller strengths, the 5 mg tablet can provide a more noticeable blood sugar-lowering effect, so it may suit adults whose blood sugar needs closer follow-up and dose adjustment. Your prescriber may choose Glibetic 5 mg Tablet based on your glucose readings, meal pattern, and risk of low blood sugar.

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Helps lower high blood sugar
• Used with diet and exercise
• May be used when lifestyle changes alone are not enough

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it before a meal as directed, because glipizide works best when food timing is consistent.
• Try to take Glibetic 5 mg Tablet at the same time each day.
• Do not skip meals after taking it, since that can raise the risk of low blood sugar.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly; the dose may be adjusted based on blood sugar results.
• If you miss a dose, follow your clinician’s guidance and do not double up unless you are told to do so.

Each Glibetic 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of glipizide. Doctors may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses depending on blood sugar control, but the exact schedule is individualized. The daily maximum depends on the patient and formulation, and your prescriber decides the right dose and any changes; do not increase it on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Glipizide may include:

• Low blood sugar, which may be more likely if you skip meals
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Weight gain

• Use caution if you often miss meals, because Glibetic 5 mg Tablet can cause low blood sugar.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart disease before taking this strength.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, since it can worsen low blood sugar and cause flushing or upset stomach.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Glibetic 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to blood sugar drops with glipizide.
• Let your clinician know about pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planned surgery before starting this medicine.
• If you are on insulin or another diabetes medicine, your doctor may need to adjust doses to prevent hypoglycemia.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines, which can increase the risk of low blood sugar
• Alcohol
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Some antibiotics and antifungals that can change blood sugar control
• Beta blockers, which may mask signs of low blood sugar

Store Glibetic 5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.