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Metformin (Generic Glucophage)

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is the most popular oral diabetes medicine of the biguanide class that helps control blood sugar levels.

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is known to be the first-line medication of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function and is the most popular and only prescribed anti diabetic drug that has shown to prevent other health complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular disease.

How does Metformin (Generic Glucophage) work?

Metformin (Generic Glucophage) control the amount of glucose (sugar) in our blood; helps decreases the amount of glucose absorb from food and the amount of glucose made by our liver;and increases our body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood.

What is the Benefit of Metformin (Generic Glucophage) 500mg?

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is used for diabetes treatment for people with type 2 diabetes.

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is safe to used in combination with insulin or other medications to treat type 2 diabetes in people whose diabetes is uncontrollable by diet and exercise alone.

What is Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).

Off Label Uses of Metformin (Generic Glucophage) 500mg

• Some doctors prescribe Metformin for weight loss and for treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos treatment).

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is not for treating type 1 diabetes but for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus but is found to reduce diabetes complications and overall mortality by about 30% when compared with insulin and sulfonylureas (glibenclamide and chlorpropamide) and by about 40% when compared with the group only given dietary advice.

• You must know that Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is only part of a complete program of diabetes treatment; you must also include proper diet, exercise, and weight control. It is important to use Metformin (Generic Glucophage) regularly to get the most benefit.

Disclaimer: Metformin (Generic Glucophage) information at BM Pharmacy is for informational purposes only. You must always check information with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Administration
• Oral Metformin (Generic Glucophage) can be taken with water with meal in the morning or in the evening after meal.
• Take Metformin (Generic Glucophage) at around the same time every day and take exactly as directed.

Dosage available at BM Pharmacy:
Metformin (Generic Glucophage) tablet - Metfromin 500mg

Recommended dosage of Metformin (Generic Glucophage)

• For Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Metformin 500 mg once a day as directed
Metformin 500 mg orally twice a day as directed

Disclaimer: The dosage and frequency of use of Metformin (Generic Glucophage) anti type II diabetes mellitus is dependent on the severity of your high blood sugar. Please note that the required Metformin (Generic Glucophage) dosage varies for each patient. The recommended Metformin dosages and the frequency of administration listed here should not be taken as professional advice. Please consult your doctor for further information.

Metformin (Generic Glucophage) Side effects:
• Cold-like symptoms; diarrhea; headache; indigestion; mild weight gain; nausea; stomach upset. If side effects persist, stop Metformin (Generic Glucophage) treatment and consult your doctor immediately.

Metformin (Generic Glucophage) Contraindications:
• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is contraindicated in patients who develop hypersensitivity to Metformin.

• You should always tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, congestive heart failure, a severe infection and if you are taking other medications such as beta blocker atenolol, metoprolol and other beta-blockers you are taking before starting Metformin (Generic Glucophage), beta blockers can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar.

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) is under pregnancy category B by the FDA which means metformin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of all side effects of Metformin (Generic Glucophage) that may occur. If you have questions about other side effects of Metformin (Generic Glucophage) and other contraindications of Metformin (Generic Glucophage), you must contact your health care provider.

Important Things to Remember when taking Metformin (Generic Glucophage) 500mg

• Metformin (Generic Glucophage) will not treat type 1 diabetes which is insulin dependent.

• You should always know the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and how to recognize them: headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremor, irritability, or trouble concentrating.

• You should know that some people develop a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis while taking Metformin (Generic Glucophage) and that you may be more likely to develop lactic acidosis if you have liver or kidney disease, congestive heart failure, a severe infection, if you are dehydrated, or if you drink large amounts of alcohol. You must consult with your doctor first about your individual risk in taking Metformin (Generic Glucophage).

• If you stop too soon or skip doses of Metformin (Generic Glucophage), your high blood sugar may not be completely treated.

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Other Names

• Glucophage^®• Glumetza^®• Glumet^®• Bigugen^®