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Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets and G6PD deficiency

Result of checking the interaction of drug Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets and disease G6PD deficiency for safety when used together.

Check result:

Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets <> G6PD deficiency

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Sulfonylureas can cause hemolytic anemia in patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Therapy with these agents should be used with caution in patients with G6PD deficiency and consider the use of a non-sulfonylurea alternative. There have been postmarketing reports of hemolytic anemia in patients receiving these drugs who did not have known G6PD deficiency.

Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets

Generic Name: glipizide

Brand Name: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL, Glipizide XL

Synonyms: Glipizide, GlipiZIDE

What is Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets?