Glucophage 500mg-10pcs

Metformin hydrochloride is used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes (also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes) when diet and exercise alone have not been enough to control your blood glucose levels. It is used particularly in overweight patients.

Uses of Glucophage 500mg

• Diabetes, Type 2
• Glucophage

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Glucophage if you are allergic to metformin, or if you have:

severe kidney disease; or

metabolic acidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

If you need to have surgery or any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking Glucophage. Be sure your caregivers know ahead of time that you are using this medication.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

kidney disease (your kidney function may need to be checked before you take this medicine);

high ketone levels in your blood or urine;

heart disease, congestive heart failure;

liver disease; or

if you also use insulin, or other oral diabetes medications.

You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. This may be more likely if you have other medical conditions, a severe infection, chronic alcoholism, or if you are 65 or older. Ask your doctor about your risk.

Follow your doctor's instructions about using Glucophage if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Glucophage.

Metformin may stimulate ovulation in a premenopausal woman and may increase the risk of unintended pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about your risk.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

Glucophage should not be given to a child younger than 10 years old. Glucophage XR is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take Glucophage?

Take Glucophage exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take Glucophage with a meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Glucophage XR is taken only once daily with the evening meal. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.

Side Effects

• unusual muscle pain;
• feeling cold;
• trouble breathing;
• feeling dizzy, light-headed, tired, or very weak;
• stomach pain, vomiting; or
• slow or irregular heart rate.
• Common Glucophage side effects may include:
• low blood sugar;
• nausea, upset stomach; or
• diarrhea.

Warnings

You should not use Glucophage if you have severe kidney disease, metabolic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).

If you need to have any type of x-ray or CT scan using a dye that is injected into your veins, you may need to temporarily stop taking Glucophage.

You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. Call your doctor or get emergency medical help if you have unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.