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What is glucophage?
Glucophage is a diabetes medication that works by lowering blood sugar levels when taken orally. Metformin is an active ingredient present in glucophage
In adults with type 2 diabetes, glucophage is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control.
Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes, but is used to treat type 2 diabetes and glucophage is sometimes used in conjunction with insulin or other medications.
Uses of Glucophahe/metformin:
Metformin is used to control high blood sugar in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise routine and possibly other medications. Patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from its use. Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level can help prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, limb loss, and issues with sexual function. Your risk of having a heart attack or stroke may also decrease if you manage your diabetes properly. Metformin works by restoring your body's proper response to insulin that it makes naturally. Additionally, it reduces the amount of sugar produced by your liver and absorbed by your stomach and intestines.
Glucophage available doses:
Glucophage is available in the following doses:
Glucophage 250mg tablet
Glucophage 500mg tablet
Glucophage 850mg tablet
Glucophage 1000mg tablet
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| Glucophage tablet available doses |
Side effects of Glucohage/Metformin:
Negative effects include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, weakness, and a metallic taste in the mouth. Tell your doctor right away if stomach symptoms come back after taking the same dose for several days or weeks. Lactic acidosis may be the cause of any stomach symptoms you experience after the first few days of treatment.
In most cases, metformin does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If this medication is combined with other diabetes medications, it may cause low blood sugar. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist whether you need to lower the dosage of any other diabetes medication(s).
Sudden sweating, shaking, a rapid heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling in the hands or feet are all signs of low blood sugar. Carrying glucose tablets or gel to treat low blood sugar is a good habit. Drinking fruit juice or non-diet soda can quickly raise blood sugar if you don't have these reliable forms of glucose. Other quick sources of sugar include table sugar, honey, and candy. Inform your physician as soon as possible of the reaction. Low blood sugar is more likely to happen if you drink a lot of alcohol, exercise a lot, or don't eat enough calories. Eat your meals on a regular schedule and don't skip any to help prevent low blood sugar. If you skip a meal, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what to do.
Hyperglycemia is characterized by increased thirst, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, and a fruity breath odor. Inform your physician as soon as you observe any of these symptoms. Your diabetes medication(s) might need to be changed by your doctor.
If this very serious side effect occurs, stop taking this medication and contact your doctor right away.
The list of possible side effects is not complete. Remain in touch with your physician or pharmacist if you observe any other effects not listed here.
Precautions:
If you are allergic to metformin, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication; or if you are allergic to anything else. For further information, consult your pharmacist.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of your medical history before taking this medication, especially because of severe breathing issues like obstructive lung disease and severe asthma, as well as blood issues like anemia and a lack of vitamin B12, kidney disease, and liver disease.
Tell your doctor or dentist about all of the products you use, including prescription and nonprescription medications and herbal products, before you have surgery or any X-ray or scanning procedure that uses iodinated contrast. For a surgery or procedure, you may need to stop taking this medication for a short time. Before your surgery or procedure, ask your dentist or doctor for instructions.
Due to extremely low or high blood sugar, you may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness. Until you are certain that you are able to carry out such activities in a safe manner, do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in any other activity that necessitates alertness or clear vision.
Be careful not to drink alcohol while you are taking this medication, because it can make you more likely to get lactic acidosis and have low blood sugar.
A high fever, diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide, "water pills," excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can dehydrate you and make you more likely to get lactic acidosis. If you experience prolonged diarrhea or vomiting, you should stop taking this medication and consult your doctor right away. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, ensure that you drink enough fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated.
When your body is under stress, such as from a fever, infection, injury, or surgery, it may be harder to keep your blood sugar under control. You should talk to your doctor because experiencing more stress might necessitate altering your medication, treatment plan, or blood sugar testing.
Side effects like lactic acidosis or low blood sugar may be more common in older people.
Discuss the benefits and risks with your physician. During your pregnancy, your doctor might tell you to use insulin instead of this product. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions.
Metformin has the potential to alter the menstrual cycle (promote ovulation) and raise the likelihood of pregnancy. While taking this medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using safe birth control.
Metformin is absorbed slowly into breast milk.
Drug interactions of Glucohage/Metformin:
Drug interactions can change the way your medications act or make you more likely to experience severe side effects.
Metoprolol, propranolol, and glaucoma eye drops like timolol, all beta-blockers, may prevent the fast and pounding heartbeat you typically experience when your blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia).
Your blood sugar can be affected by many drugs, making it harder to control. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how the medication might affect your blood sugar before starting, stopping, or changing it. If you experience symptoms of high or low blood sugar, consult your physician right away. See also the section on Side Effects.) Your diabetes medication, exercise regimen, or diet may need to be changed by your doctor.
Storage
Store away from direct sunlight and in moisture free place at room temperature. Avoid storing in the restroom.
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