Metaglip
Glipizide and metformin tablets for type 2 diabetes. One part stimulates the pancreas to make insulin, the other lessens sugar production in the liver.
- Category
- Diabetes Management
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg + 500mg · 5mg + 500mg
This listing uses Metaglip as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Glipizide and metformin tablets for type 2 diabetes. One part stimulates the pancreas to make insulin, the other lessens sugar production in the liver.
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 used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Glipizide / Metformin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.