Product name:Glucophage XR
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DIN:02445285
Status:Marketed
Status date:2024-07-29
| Active ingredient(s) | Strength |
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| Metformin (Glucophage XR) | 20 MG |
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This is a prescription drug. Always read the label and follow the directions for using this medication.
Metformin (Glucophage XR) is used to treat type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar levels due to a reduced production of insulin, which leads to a condition called type 2 diabetes mellitus).
Glucophage XR (Glucophage XR) may also be used in combination with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes, such as an agent called sulfonylureas or an agent called metformin.
This medication works by increasing the amount of insulin you get from your body (the amount of sugar you eat).
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
If you suspect an overdose, contact your doctor or local health emergency services immediately. Symptoms of an overdose may include:
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe symptoms such as:
Avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol, as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Take this medication by mouth. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Follow all directions on the packaging. Do not crush or chew the medication. It may take up to 6 weeks for the full effects of this medication to be seen. Continue to take this medication as directed by your doctor, even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses unless your doctor tells you to.
This medication may increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
In the ongoing fight against diabetes, researchers have found that a combination of oral diabetes drugs, metformin and sulfonylureas, is as effective at preventing the body from breaking down glucose as it should be. The combination of these medications, known as metformin, is also called an oral diabetes drug.
Metformin is a type of medication that you take as a pill. It works by slowing the rate at which glucose (glucose) is produced in the liver. This helps the body make more glucose, allowing the body to retain more of it. But metformin is also sometimes used off-label to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
This article describes the pros and cons of metformin and sulfonylurea treatment of type 2 diabetes. It can be viewed on our.
Metformin, known generically as metformin, is a medication that helps control your blood sugar levels. When it comes to the type 2 diabetes drug metformin is most effective, and the one with the most weight loss, insulin. It is also sometimes used off-label to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
When metformin is used off-label, people who are overweight or obese often take insulin. This is because insulin works by making the body’s pancreas produce more insulin, which slows down how much glucose is absorbed by the body. In other words, people who have type 2 diabetes are more likely to get Type 2 diabetes.
However, the type 2 diabetes medication metformin is not always effective. When metformin is used off-label, it does not always prevent Type 2 diabetes, and it may also be used off-label to prevent it. You can help with this by taking metformin at a dosage that is appropriate for you. You should also not take metformin if you have certain medical conditions or are taking certain medications.
However, it is important to note that some people who take metformin and sulfonylurea for two years can continue to lose an additional 15 pounds while the other person loses about a pound. People who take metformin for two years may not have the same amount of weight loss as people who take insulin.
Metformin and sulfonylureas work in a similar way. The two medications are a class of drugs that help to block the production of glucose in the liver. In Type 2 diabetes, the body makes more glucose and then does not produce enough insulin. As a result, the body may lose its ability to make more of the glucose that the liver makes, leading to an accumulation of glucose in the blood.
This may happen when a person who is diabetic is taking insulin. In Type 2 diabetes, the body makes more insulin and then it does not make enough glucose. Because this leads to accumulation of glucose in the blood, the person will not get enough insulin to keep up with their body’s glucose production. This makes the blood glucose levels in the blood more stable, and the person may not get enough insulin to keep up with their body’s production of glucose.
Sulfonylureas help to reduce the amount of glucose that the body makes. They do not help the body to make more glucose, but rather, the amount of glucose that the liver makes. When someone has Type 2 diabetes, they may not get enough insulin, which makes the blood glucose levels in the blood more stable, and the person may not get enough insulin to keep up with their body’s production of glucose.
Metformin and sulfonylurea are two of the most commonly prescribed medications for Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has approved these two medications, but they are also used off-label to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
These two medications are not the same medication. People who take metformin for two years can continue to lose an additional 15 pounds while the other person loses about a pound. People who take sulfonylureas (also known as metformin and sulfonylurea) for two years can lose about a pound of weight.
You will be given a selection of approved products to use as directed by the physician or pharmacist.
Your dose of Glucophage will be determined by your doctor based on your specific needs and medical history.
Your doctor may increase the dose to 500 mg or decrease to 25 mg based on your response.
The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day.
Do not stop taking Glucophage at once.
This medicine may be taken with or without food.
Side effects may include:
These are not all possible side effects. If these are severe or do not go away, get medical help right away.
You, the patient, and your doctor will decide what dose of Glucophage will work best for you.
You and your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of taking Glucophage.
Please note:This information is for the medical information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
This medicine is produced by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). All other manufacturers are allowed manufacturing limitations on manufacturing.
If you have specific health conditions or if you have questions about this medicine, stop taking this medicine.
This medicine has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in any way. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine have been established by the FDA in clinical trials and is not influenced by medical conditions. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of the following medical conditions:
Get medical help right away if you have any of the following side effects or adverse reactions:
If you have questions or experience any of these side effects, stop using this medicine.
Doxycycline (used for infections, cough, cold, and sinus infections) should be used with caution in patients with certain medical conditions, particularly kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.
Glucophage 500 mg is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as it contains metformin.Glucophage tablets are also used in preventing kidney damage.It is also taken during high blood pressure.
The Metformin 500 mg tablets are very beneficial in treating type 2 diabetes and ultimately reducing the risk of heart strokes.
Vomiting, nausea and rashing are observed as Glucophage side effects. These are temporary and are observed rarely.
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Glucophage 500mg Tab 10'S contains metformin, which belongs to the biguanide group of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (also called known as 'non-insulin-dependent diabetes').
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Metformin is a biguanide medicine? that?s a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
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