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Glipizide Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Glipizide

Generic Name: glipizide

Trade Name: Glucotrol

Indication: type 2 diabetes mellitus

Action: stimulates release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreases and leads to increased sensitivity to insulin

Therapeutic Class: anti-diabetic

Pharmacologic Class: sulfonylureas

Nursing Considerations
 may cause aplastic anemias, hypoglycemia, photosensitivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea
 monitor CBC, assess for allergy to sulfonamides
 beta blockers may create signs of hypoglycemia
 instruct patient on how to check blood sugars and
 instruct patient on importance of carrying source of sugar in case of hypoglycemia

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