Points of interest:
• To reduce stomach upset, take Glucophage tablet with food or just after food.
• Tell your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or cramps.
• Metformin has slow onset of action, it may take up to 2 weeks to establish control.
Side effects of Glucophage tablet:
• Malabsorption of vitamin B12.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Anorexia.
• Diarrhea.
Cautions:
• Metformin is excreted by kidneys, serum creatinine levels should be determined before initiating treatment and regularly thereafter.
• Decreased renal function in elderly is frequent and asymptomatic.
• As the IV administration of iodinated contrast material in radiologic studies can lead to renal failure, metformin should be discontinued prior to, or at the time of test and not be reinstituted until 48 hours afterwards.
• Contraindicated in patients with heart failure.
Interactions Glucophage:
• ACE inhibitors: the hypoglycemic effect of metformin is possibly enhanced when given with ACE inhibitors.
• Beta-blockers: warning signs of hypoglycemia (such as tremor) with metformin may be masked when given with beta-blockers.
• Cimetidine: the excretion of metformin is reduced by cimetidine.
Indications:
Glucophage tablets used for:
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Size :
30 Tabs
Made In:
Take Glucophage tablet as per as direction of doctor.
