Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Glipizide Trade Name Glucotrol Indication Type 2 diabetes mellitus Action Stimulates release of insulin from the beta cells in the pancreases and leads to increased sensitivity to insulin Therapeutic Class Anti-diabetic Pharmacologic Class Sulfonylureas Nursing Considerations • May cause aplastic anemias, hypoglycemia, photosensitivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea • Monitor CBC, assess for allergy to sulfonamides • Beta blockers may increase signs of hypoglycemia • Instruct patient on how to check blood sugars and • Instruct patient on importance of carrying source of sugar in case of hypoglycemia