Glipizide (Noun)
Meaning
An oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed glipizide to help control her blood sugar levels.
- Glipizide was found to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes in some patients.
- Glipizide works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin into the bloodstream.
- The patient's dosage of glipizide needed to be adjusted after a few months of treatment.
- Glipizide is often used in combination with diet and exercise to manage type 2 diabetes.