Glipizide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Oct 30, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Glipizide

Common Brands:

Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Sulfonylurea

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Glipizide Drug Class

Glipizide (glih-puh-zide) belongs to a group of medications called sulfonylureas.

Glipizide Age Range

Glipizide is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of this drug in the pediatric population have not been established.