Structure
Glipizide Chemical Structure – C₂₁H₂₇N₅O₄S
Mode of action
A portion of the potassium channels in the beta cells of the pancreatic islets are partially blocked by glipizide's molecular processes.
Insulin production from the pancreatic beta cells is triggered by the voltage-gated calcium channels opening up as a result of this potassium channel blocking, which causes cell depolarization.
Uses
Glipizide is used to treat type 2 diabetes's high blood sugar levels.