Metaglip
Formulated to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus, this combined therapy is utilised to support blood glucose control and to mitigate glycaemic fluctuations.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg + 500mg · 5mg + 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Metaglip, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Metaglip vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Metaglip details
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Alternative names
- Glucovance
- Therapeutic class
- Biguanide; Sulfonylurea
- Pharmacological class
- Biguanide; Sulfonylurea
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood glucose levels; risk of lactic acidosis; monitor for hypoglycaemia
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- hypoglycaemia; dizziness; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; cimetidine; diuretics; corticosteroids
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Insulin is preferred. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
type 1 diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus, this combined therapy is utilised to support blood glucose control and to mitigate glycaemic fluctuations.
Mechanism of action
Metformin reduces hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity, while glipizide stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion, providing a dual approach to glycaemic management.
What you will receive
Metaglip is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Glipizide / Metformin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.