Glucophage ingredients
Glucophage contains the active substance "metformin", which helps reduce blood sugar levels after eating in people with type 2 diabetes, by delaying intestinal absorption of glucose, and reducing the production of glucose by the liver.
Glucophage 500 uses
Glucophage is used to treat:
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Type 2 diabetes, alone or along with other diabetes medications.
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Type 1 diabetes if insulin alone is not sufficient in treatment.
Glucophage 500 for polycystic ovaries
Glucophage 500 helps women with polycystic ovaries lose weight, restore ovulation and reduce androgen levels, and also reduce the chances of abortion and gestational diabetes.
Glucophage 500 Dosage
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The appropriate dose of glucophage varies depending on the patient's condition.
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Adult dosage usually starts at 500 mg once or twice a day.
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The doctor may increase or lower the dose of glucophage depending on your blood sugar levels.
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The maximum allowable dose is 1000 mg 3 times per day.
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Older adults and kidney patients need lower doses of glucophage.
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Glucophage is taken with or after eating immediately, to reduce the chances of stomach upset.
Glucophage 500 side effects
Glucophage may cause some side effects, such as:
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Diarrhea.
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Nausea.
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Vomiting.
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indigestion.
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headache.
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Low blood sugar levels (especially with other diabetes medications).
Glucophage contraindications
Glucophage 500 is not used in case of:
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Allergy to drug ingredients.
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Type 1 diabetes that insulin has controlled.
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Type 2 diabetes that the diet managed to adjust sugar levels alone.
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Metabolic acidosis.
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Severe liver disease.
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Take alcohol.
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dehydration.
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Severe kidney disease.
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Heart attack or severe heart failure.
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Pancreatitis.
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Gangrene.
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Pulmonary clots.
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Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions
A doctor should be consulted before taking glucophage 500, especially in the case of:
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Heart disease.
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kidney disease.
Drug interactions
The doctor should be consulted before taking glucophage along with any other medication, especially:
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Other diabetes medications.
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Cough and colds drugs.
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Danazol, a drug for endometriosis.
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Blood pressure drugs.
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Blood thinners.
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Diuretics.
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NSAIDs.
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corticosteroids.
