Watson 460 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Glipizide

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ImprintWatson / 460
ColourWHITE
ShapeROUND
Size8
StrengthGLIPIZIDE 5 mg
Dosage formTablet
ManufacturerNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
NDC68071-4085
Schedule—
AvailabilityPrescription only
IngredientsGLIPIZIDE[GLIPIZIDE]

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The imprint "Watson 460" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Glipizide

Uses and warnings

Key Warnings: - Hypoglycemia: "All sulfonylurea drugs, including glipizide extended-release tablets, are capable of producing severe hypoglycemia." Risk increases with combination therapy. Higher risk in elderly, renally impaired, and debilitated patients. - Hemolytic Anemia: Can occur in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient patients; avoid use in this population. - Cardiovascular Mortality: Based on historical UGDP study, oral hypoglycemic drugs associated with increased cardiovascular mortality compared to diet alone. - Gastrointestinal Obstruction: Avoid in patients with severe preexisting gastrointestinal narrowing due to extended-release formulation.

"Glipizide extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus." Not for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 9b9462d7-3d85-5897-e053-2a95a90a8025.xml