Generic
Glipizide Tablets
Glipizide Tablets
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Description
Glipizide (glip-i-zide) is used in cats to treat type II diabetes. This medication lowers blood sugar working alongside a low carb diet, exercise and insulin therapy.
Benefits
- Controls blood sugar levels in cats
- Highly effective
Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment.
Safety Information + –
Warnings
This medication should not be used in cats with a severe form of diabetes known as, diabetic ketoacidosis, with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or that have insulin-resistant diabetes. Glipizide does not work in these cats.
Precautions
Use with caution in pregnant or nursing cats
Food and Drug Interactions
Other drugs can interact with this medication, so be sure to tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what medications (including vitamins, supplements, or herbal therapies) you give your animal
Human Warnings
Keep away from children and other animals. Not for Human consumption
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Possible Side Effects
Approximately 15% of cats receiving Glipizide develop gastrointestinal (GI) side effects when starting the drug
Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet is experiencing side effects.
Additional Information + –
Product Administration
Oral
Product Form
Tablet
Ingredients
Anhydrous Lactose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glycolate
Storage
Store at controlled room temperatures between 68° - 77°F
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