Glipizide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A short-acting, second-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Glipizide is rapidly absorbed, has a very quick onset of action and a short half-life. This agent is extensively metabolized in the liver and the metabolites as well as the unchanged form are excreted in the urine.

**Synonyms:** - GLIPIZIDE - Glucotrol