Glipizide

Products

Glibenese is no longer commercially available in many countries. Numerous other sulfonylureas and antidiabetic agents are available as alternatives.

Structure and properties

Glipizide (C21H27N5O4S, Mr = 445.54 g/mol) is a white to almost white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water.

Effects

Glipizide (ATC A10BB07) is antidiabetic; see under sulfonylureas.

Indications

Type II diabetes mellitus