Categories: Uncategorized

Glipizide / Glucotrol XL / Glymase XL-5 / Minodiab

GLIPIZIDE

Category

Antidiabetic

Action

Second gen. Sulphonyl urea, pancreatic and extrapancreatic effects 

Indication

Stimulates insulin secretion in cats with functional beta cells, Increase serum insulin concentration , Decrease serum glucose concentration

Dose

Dogs and Cats - 0.25-0.5 mg / kg B. Wt. 2 times daily 

Contraindications

Pregnancy ( ketotoxic)         not used in ketonuric cats 

Adverse Effects

Hypoglycemia, vomiting, Cholestasis, increased hepatic enzyme activities

Availability

Glucotrol XL, Glymase XL-5, Minodiab

vetdrugs

Share
Published by
vetdrugs