Glucotrol XL
Glucotrol XL is glipizide 5mg and 10mg in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A second-generation sulfonylurea.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | $15.90 | $0.53 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | $29.40 | $0.49 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | $42.30 | $0.47 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | $54.00 | $0.45 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | $75.60 | $0.42 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | $144.00 | $0.40 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | $24.30 | $0.81 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | $42.00 | $0.70 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | $56.70 | $0.63 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | $69.60 | $0.58 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | $90.00 | $0.50 |
| 10mg | 240 tablets | $112.80 | $0.47 |
| 10mg | 360 tablets | $154.80 | $0.43 |
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Glipizide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Glucotrol XL on your behalf.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Minodiab
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonylurea
- Precautions and warnings
- risk of hypoglycaemia; avoid skipping meals; caution in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- skin rash; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; beta-blockers; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
type 1 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to sulfonylureas
Serious side effects
severe hypoglycaemia, requires immediate medical attention; jaundice, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Glucotrol XL is glipizide 5mg and 10mg in a prolonged-release tablet for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A second-generation sulfonylurea.
Mechanism of action
Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea. It lowers blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas.
Glucotrol XL is a brand of glipizide, intended for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The same active ingredient is also sold as Minodiab, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5mg and 10mg. This oral medication assists in achieving better glucose control.
Buying Glucotrol XL online
Generic glipizide is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for expats and people living in areas without a well-stocked pharmacy.
What you will receive
Glucotrol XL is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Glucotrol XL.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Glipizide) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.