HAXIDIA 5
INDICATIONS:
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2), when hyperglycemia cannot be controlled by diet and exercise.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to glipizide, other sulfonylureas or sulfonamides or to any of the excipients.
Insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes mellitus, especially juvenile diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic pre-coma.
Severe renal or hepatic impairment.
Patients being treated with miconazole.
Surgery, pregnancy, lactation: Insulin replacement is required.
DOSAGE:
Like other hypoglycemic drugs, the dosage must be adjusted for each patient.
Take once in the morning. Take about 30 minutes before meals to minimize postprandial blood glucose levels.