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Glytop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Diabetes Type 2 are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Glytop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Glytop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Glytop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glytop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Glytop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glytop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Glytop since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Glytop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Glytop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glytop is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glytop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Glytop safe for pregnant women?
Glytop can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Glytop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glytop. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Glytop on the Kidneys?
Glytop may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Glytop on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Glytop on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Glytop on the Heart?
Glytop has very mild side effects on the heart.
Glytop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glytop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glytop habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glytop.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glytop does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Glytop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glytop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glytop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Glytop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glytop
Taking Glytop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucotrol - glipizide
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 272
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1156-1158