Glyciphage 500 MG Tablet

Glyciphage is a drug that helps in maintaining balanced blood sugar levels in the body. It is used to treat Type 2 diabetes, heart disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. This medication works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It suppresses the quantity of glucose that the liver releases in the body. Thus, it lowers the blood sugar levels in the body of a patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes. This medication also increases your sensitivity to insulin, enabling your body to absorb larger quantities of glucose.

The dosage that the doctor recommends for your treatment will be based on your age, your condition, the severity of your condition and the other medications you are currently taking. You should follow the course of this treatment until it is completed, and do not skip out on a dose.

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Impaired Kidney Function

• Allergy

• Metabolic Acidosis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Hypoglycemia

• Lactic Acidosis

• Weakness

• Chest Discomfort

• Headache

• Running Nose

• Belching

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average duration of 4 to 8 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women owing to the risk of adverse effects on the baby.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Glyciphage 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Met Small 500 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Glup 500 MG Tablet

  Strides Shasun Limited

• Insumet 500 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Forminal 500 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• X-Met 500 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

It decreases glucose production in the liver, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing bodies glucose uptake and utilization.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid using alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms such as prolonged weakness and muscle pain, lack of sleep, breathing difficulties after alcohol intake should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Estradiol, Gatifloxacin, Iodinated Contrast Media and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Vitamin B12 deficiency.