Glynase Tablet

Glynase Tablet contains glipizide in each tablet and is an oral antidiabetic medicine from the sulfonylurea class. It is used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. Glynase Tablet is not used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Because it is a tablet, it is taken by mouth and works systemically after it is absorbed.

How it works: Glipizide helps the pancreas release more insulin, which lowers the amount of sugar circulating in the blood. As a tablet, Glynase Tablet is swallowed and absorbed before it begins helping the body use insulin more effectively.

Glynase Tablet is a standard oral tablet strength of glipizide meant for patients whose doctor has decided a tablet-based sulfonylurea is appropriate. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this product should be used exactly as prescribed and can be adjusted by the prescriber based on blood sugar response, age, meal pattern, and hypoglycemia risk. A clinician may choose this tablet when a simple, swallowable form is preferred and when a sulfonylurea is considered suitable.

• Type 2 diabetes
• Blood sugar control
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used with other diabetes medicines when prescribed

• Swallow Glynase Tablet with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Take it before a meal as directed, because timing with food can affect blood sugar control.
• Do not skip meals after taking glipizide, since that can raise the risk of low blood sugar.
• Check your blood sugar regularly if your doctor asks you to, especially when starting or changing the dose.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless you are told to do so.

The amount in each Glynase Tablet is the labeled glipizide strength for this product, and it is not a starter dose for everyone. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, depending on your blood sugar readings and overall treatment plan, and the total amount per day should not exceed the limit your prescriber sets for you.

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 the dose is too high or a meal is skipped
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Weight gain

• Use extra caution if you have kidney or liver problems, because glipizide effects can be stronger or longer lasting.
• Do not use this medicine for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of low blood sugar and may also worsen flushing or stomach upset.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Glynase Tablet affects your alertness and blood sugar.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to low blood sugar from glipizide.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, poor nutrition, irregular meals, or a history of severe hypoglycemia.
• Let your prescriber know before surgery or major illness, since diabetes medicines may need adjustment.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines, which can raise the risk of low blood sugar
• Alcohol, which can make hypoglycemia more likely
• Beta-blockers, which may mask symptoms of low blood sugar
• Warfarin, which may have altered effects in some patients
• Certain antibiotics, antifungals, or other medicines that change blood sugar control

Store Glynase Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.