Search results for:

glipiZIDE

glipiZIDE
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
Glucotrol XL TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 2.5 mg; 5 mg      
Glucotrol TABLET, ORAL 5 mg      
Display Sulfonylureas Class : 682020
Medication comments:
2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.
Medication: glipiZIDE (Glucotrol)
Criteria 1: Potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. (Table 2)
Drug(s) sulfonylureas (all, including short- and longer-acting)
Rationale Sulfonylureas have a higher risk of cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and hypoglycemia than alternative agents. Sulfonylureas may increase the risk of cardiovascular death and ischemic stroke.
Among sulfonylureas, long-acting agents (e.g., glyBURIDE, glimepiride) confer a higher risk of prolonged hypoglycemia than short-acting agents (e.g., glipiZIDE).
Recommendation Avoid sulfonylureas as first- or second-line monotherapy or add-on therapy unless there are substantial barriers to the use of safer and more effective agents.
If a sulfonylurea is used, choose short-acting agents (e.g., glipiZIDE) over long-acting agents (e.g., glyBURIDE, glimepiride).
 Quality of evidence: Hypoglycemia: High
CV events and all-cause mortality: Moderate
CV death and ischemic stroke: Low, Strength of Recommendation: Strong
Last updated: Nov. 3, 2025
  • Look-Alike/Sound-Alike glipiZIDE confused with glyBURIDE
UpToDate Lexidrug

Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556



This site is intended for the staff of Iredell Health System. While others may view accessible pages, Iredell Health System makes no warranty, express or implied, as to the use of this information outside of Iredell Health System. The content of this policy and procedure document serves as guidance to the delivery of quality patient care. Care providers are expected to exercise critical thinking and situational awareness skills, and in specific situations to take such action as is necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.
Copyright © 2026 Rpharmy, LLC ­ All Rights Reserved