| ORAL:Initial dose 2.5-5mg/day in 2 divided doses, 30 minutes before breakfast/meals. Increase dosage over 2-4 weeks by 2.5-5mg/day in 2 divided doses, 30 minutes before breakfast/meals. Max. upto 15mg/day.
HEPATIC DISEASE:Initial dose 2.5mg/day.
INSULIN REPLACEMENT THERAPY:If Insulin dosage is more than 20 Units/day, patients may be started with usual dosage of Glipizide + 50% of Insulin dosage. If Insulin dosage is below 20 units/day, Insulin may be discontinued & administer usual Glipizide dosage. |