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 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 1000 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 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 1000 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 1000, 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.
