Glipizide
ATC Code
A10BB07
Glipizide
Definition
A short-acting, second-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Glipizide is rapidly absorbed, has a very quick onset of action and a short half-life. This agent is extensively metabolized in the liver and the metabolites as well as the unchanged form are excreted in the urine.
Also known as GLIPIZIDE, Glucotrol — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A10BB07 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29074 per NCIT
- SCTID 26124005 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387143009 per RXNORM
- UNII X7WDT95N5C per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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