A
very common disease condition attacking both men and women, young and old, rich
and poor is a condition called diabetes mellitus. This disease condition is
associated with the defects in the pancreas. People with this condition have
insufficient insulin and because of this carbohydrate is not well utilize in
the body. This is a serious condition that eventually could lead into sudden
death once insulin level drops. This condition has two main categories known as
the type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is also referred to as insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus. This type of DM requires supplementation of insulin via
insulin injection as the body has no capacity to produce insulin. Type 2
diabetes mellitus is also called as non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. This
is the type in which the body resist the insulin. It is also referred to as
adult onset DM. Other diabetes is acquired through birth. This is called
congenital DM. this condition is a chronic condition which means that it would
require long term treatment. According to the statistics, over 171 million
people in the world are suffering from diabetes mellitus. Lifestyle
modifications with synergist effect of medication are the key element to treat
this disease condition.
Glucotrol
XL is becoming famous as an adjunct therapy to diabetes mellitus. Glipizide SR
is the generic name. This drug is taken orally and it is very effective in
controlling sugar level in the blood. The active content of this drug is
glipizide. So, if you have any hypersensitivity reaction to this components
then might as well do not take this drug. This drug is much use in the
treatment of type 2 or non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Its main job is
for glycemic improvement. For a start, the recommended starting dose is 5 mg daily
with breakfast. Laboratory studies should be check every now and then since
adjustment on the dosage will be based on the results of laboratory studies.
Use
of this medicine is highly prohibited to patient who has sensitivity to the
component of this drug. If it happened that you forgot to take the drug in its
scheduled time, and then take the drug roughly around 30 minutes before your
next scheduled meal. Follow and use this
medicine religiously to achieve its maximum health benefit. If ever symptoms of
hypoglycaemia occur such as convulsion, diaphoresis, cold clammy skin, feeling
weak, difficulty in speaking, and tremors, you are advice to go to your health
care provider immediately.
Reported
ill effects of this drug are dyspnea, swelling in the lips, throat, and other
part of the head, bleeding nose and gums, increase in heart rate, jaundice,
changed in urine color, headache that is throbbing in nature, grogginess,
urticaria, erythema, itchiness, and constipation. Serious side effect includes
aplastic anemia, SIADH or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, and
thrombocytopenia.
Keep
the medicine in a cool and dry place with temperature ranges from 59 degrees to
86 degrees Fahrenheit. Once expired, dispose immediately.
