Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet

Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of glipizide in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonylurea class of diabetes medicines and is used, along with diet and exercise, to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet is an extended-release tablet, so it is designed to release medicine over time rather than all at once. It is not used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

How it works: Glipizide helps the pancreas release more insulin when blood sugar is high, which can lower glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. As an extended-release tablet, Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and releases glipizide slowly over time.

Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Glynase XL 10 mg Tablet, which can make it a better fit when a doctor wants a smaller glipizide dose or needs to adjust treatment more gradually. Because it is an extended-release tablet, it may provide steadier blood sugar control through the day, but the exact dose still has to be matched to the person’s response and blood sugar readings.

• Type 2 diabetes management
• Lowering fasting and after-meal blood sugar
• Adjunct to diet and exercise
• May be used alone or with other diabetes medicines

• Swallow Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it once daily as prescribed, usually with breakfast or the first main meal of the day.
• Take it at the same time each day to help maintain even blood sugar control.
• Do not skip meals after taking it, because missing food can raise the risk of low blood sugar.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions closely if you are switching from another glipizide product or diabetes medicine.
• If you miss a dose, take it only if your doctor or pharmacist says it is safe to do so; do not double up.

Each Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of glipizide. The dosing frequency and total daily amount are set by the prescriber; this medicine is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose is determined by the doctor based on blood sugar control and tolerability. Because 5 mg is a specific tablet strength and not a one-size-fits-all dose, your healthcare professional decides whether it is the right starting or adjustment dose 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 (more likely if you eat less than usual or take it with other diabetes medicines)
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Tremor
• Weight gain

• Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet can cause hypoglycemia, especially if you skip meals, exercise more than usual, or drink alcohol.
• Use caution when driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, because dose adjustment and closer monitoring may be needed.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of low blood sugar and other side effects.
• Let your healthcare provider know if you have heart disease or a history of severe low blood sugar.
• Do not use this medicine for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
• If you are switching from Glynase XL 10 mg Tablet or another glipizide product, follow your prescriber’s exact instructions to avoid dosing errors.

• Insulin and other diabetes medicines may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
• Beta-blockers may mask the warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Alcohol can intensify glucose-lowering effects and trigger hypoglycemia.
• Warfarin and some other highly protein-bound drugs may interact with glipizide.
• Some medicines, including certain antibiotics, antifungals, and steroids, can change blood sugar control.

Store Glynase XL 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.