Generic Name - Metformin
Category - Antidiabetic medication
Indications
Type 2 diabetes.
Generic Metformin is indicated to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It contains two drugs commonly used to lower blood sugar, glipizide (glucotrol) and metformin (glucophage). Generic Metformin replaces the need to take these two drugs separately and stimulates your own body to make more insulin.
Generic for Metformin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Metformin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Metformin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
heart attack
heart failure
hormone changes or problems
kidney disease
liver disease
polycystic ovaries
serious infection or injury
stroke
thyroid disease
type I diabetes
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Metformin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Alcohol
cephalexin
cimetidine
digoxin
dofetilide
morphine
nifedipine
procainamide
propantheline
quinidine
quinine
ranitidine
trimethoprim
trospium
vancomycin
water pills
Generic for Metformin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMetformin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Metformin for type 2 diabetes mellitus is 500-milligram tablet twice a day, taken with morning and evening meals. The doctor may increase the daily dose by 500 milligrams at weekly intervals, based on one's response up to a total of 2,000 milligrams.
Generic for Metformin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Metformin side Effects include breathing difficulties or shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle aches or pains, passing out or fainting, severe vomiting or diarrhea, slow or irregular heartbeat, unusual stomach pain or discomfort, unusual weakness and fatigue or discomfort.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Metformin.
Generic for Metformin and Pregnancy
Generic Metalglip may cause harm to the human fetus. Hence, if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. Usually, your doctor will want to prescribe insulin to control diabetes during pregnancy.
Generic for Metformin and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Metformin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Generic for Metformin and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Metformin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Metformin and Geriatric
For patients over the age of 65 years, there may be a slight increase in the risk of developing lactic acidosis due to a natural decline in kidney function with advancing age. Hence do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.
Note
The above information about Generic Metformin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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