aviglip mf tablet - Glipizide (NA) + Metformin (NA) medicine

aviglip mf tablet

4.6 (17 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is aviglip mf tablet used for?

Aviglip MF Tablet (Glipizide + Metformin) is used to treat ANTI DIABETIC. It contains Glipizide (NA) + Metformin (NA), which Glipizide stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells; Metformin decre. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Glipizide + Metformin
  • Manufacturer: Avinash Health Products Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š aviglip mf tablet Uses & Benefits

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Off-label uses: Polycystic ovary syndrome (metformin component)

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Glipizide + Metformin
Brand NameAviglip MF Tablet
ManufacturerAvinash Health Products Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI DIABETIC
Action ClassAntidiabetic
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionGlipizide: Rapidly and completely absorbed; Metformin: Absorbed mainly from small intestine
DistributionGlipizide: Volume of distribution ~10 L; Metformin: Volume of distribution 654ยฑ358 L
Protein BindingGlipizide: 98-99% bound to plasma proteins; Metformin: Negligible binding
MetabolismGlipizide: Hepatic metabolism via CYP2C9; Metformin: Not metabolized
Half-LifeGlipizide: 2-4 hours; Metformin: 6.2 hours
ExcretionGlipizide: Renal (80%) and fecal (20%); Metformin: Renal (90% unchanged)
BioavailabilityGlipizide: 100%; Metformin: 50-60%
Onset of ActionGlipizide: 30 minutes; Metformin: 2-3 hours
Peak Plasma TimeGlipizide: 1-3 hours; Metformin: 2-3 hours
Duration of ActionGlipizide: 12-24 hours; Metformin: 8-12 hours

How It Works

Glipizide stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells; Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity

Mechanism Steps

1Glipizide binds to SUR1 on pancreatic beta cells
2Closes ATP-sensitive potassium channels
3Depolarizes cell membrane

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take aviglip mf tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of aviglip mf tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Hypoglycemia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Lactic acidosis
  • Severe hypoglycemia
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Cholestatic jaundice

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Disulfiram-like reaction
  • Photosensitivity
  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Alcohol Major Increased risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis
Cimetidine Major Increased metformin levels
Rifampin Major Decreased glipizide efficacy
Beta-blockers Major Mask hypoglycemia symptoms
ACE inhibitors Major Increased hypoglycemic effect

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Cimetidine
  • Rifampin
  • Beta-blockers
  • ACE inhibitors

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • NSAIDs
  • Diuretics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Oral contraceptives

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Isoniazid

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Food may delay absorption of glipizide; metformin absorption decreased by food

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased risk of hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min), metabolic acidosis, hypersensitivity, type 1 diabetes

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function, liver function, lactic acid levels

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; metformin excreted in milk, glipizide unknown

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Monitor blood glucose, treat hypoglycemia with oral glucose or IV dextrose, supportive care

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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