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Glucotrol XL and GI narrowing

Result of checking the interaction of drug Glucotrol XL and disease GI narrowing for safety when used together.

Check result:
Glucotrol XL <> GI narrowing
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:

The extended-release formulation of glipizide (Glucotrol XL) contains a non-deformable material. There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures following the ingestion of similar sustained-release products. Therapy with the extended-release formulation of glipizide should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing or obstruction, whether pathologic or iatrogenic.

References:
  • "Product Information. Glucotrol (glipizide)." Pfizer US Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Glucotrol XL

Generic Name: glipizide

Brand Name: Glucotrol XL, Glucotrol, Glipizide XL

Synonyms: n.a.

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