RX - Glipizide Tablets 5mg Tablet

What is Glipizide? Glipizide is a prescription diabetes medication for cats. It is used for the management of diabetes mellitus in some cats by lowering the blood sugar level.Who is it for? Glipizide is for cats.What are the benefits? Prescription diabetes medication for cats in convenient tablet form Manages diabetes mellitus by lowering blood sugar levels Use Glipizide oral hypoglycemic tablets for long-term diabetes management Glipizide is a prescription diabetes medication used to manage diabetes mellitus in some cats by lowering the blood sugar level. Glipizide does not cure diabetes and will usually need to be given for the rest of the cat's life. How does Glipizide work? The exact way Glipizide works in the body is unknown. It is thought to work in the pancreas by helping it to produce more insulin. It may also work in the body to make the cells more sensitive to insulin.Is there a generic equivalent available? This is a generic medication.How is it given? Glipizide tablets should be given with meals. Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.This medication should only be given to the pet for which it was prescribed.What results can I expect? Glipizide will not cure the diabetes, but will help to manage the symptoms. It will take 4-8 weeks of treatment and monitoring to determine the proper dose for the cat and to evaluate the treatment's effectiveness.What form(s) does it come in? Tablet.Please click on "More Information" for possible drug and food interactions with this medication.