Glyciphage 500mg Tablet 20's

• Glyciphage 500mg Tablet is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women
• Chemical Class: Biguanides Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Diabetic
• Action Class: Biguanides
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: It is dangerous to take this medication without medical supervision
• Store below 30°C protected from light & moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

• Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults
• Treatment of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women

• It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Glyciphage 500mg Tablet as it may increase the chance of a life-threatening condition known as Lactic Acidosis
• Do not take a double dose of Glyciphage if you missed a dose, skip it and follow your regular schedule as prescribed by your doctor
• Glyciphage 500mg Tablet & Ketotifen: Life-threatening
• Glyciphage 500mg Tablet & Amiloride: Serious
• Glyciphage 500mg Tablet & Beclometasone: Serious
• Glyciphage 500mg Tablet & Betamethasone: Serious
   

Glyciphage Tablet 20's interacts with the following drugs, consult your doctor
 

• Anti-depressant (bupropion), Drugs used to treat glaucoma
• Antibiotics (cephalexin, ciprofloxacin), Anti-acidity drugs (cimetidine)
• Heart condition drugs (digoxin), Anti-HIV drugs (dolutegravir), Ethanol
• Saliva reducing drugs (glycopyrrolate), Iodinated X-ray contrast agents
• Anti-epileptic drugs (topiramate, lamotrigine), Heart-related chest medicine (ranolazine)
   

Other drug interactions can cause low blood sugar
 

• Sex hormones (androgens), Anti-oxidant (alpha-lipoic acid), Painkillers (aspirin)
• Anti TB drugs (prothionamide), Growth hormones (pegvisomant), and other antidiabetic medicines

Glyciphage 500mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy and also safe for breastfeeding women when it is properly prescribed by their doctors

• You have been prescribed Glyciphage Tablet that controls the blood sugar level and reduces the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks
• Chances of weight gain and low blood sugar are lesser with this medicine as compared to other diabetes medicines
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief
• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Glyciphage Tablet may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood
• Prolonged use of Glyciphage Tablet may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency which may lead to anemia, causing fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, or headache. Notify your doctor if you experience any of these as you may require supplements
• Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar levels and kidney functions regularly while you are taking this medication

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Change in Taste
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite

Glyciphage Tablet can be taken with food as recommended by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole do not chew, crush or break it

Glyciphage Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine (biguanide) that contains Metformin 500mg

It reduces glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin using it efficiently

Q. What does Glyciphage Tablet do exactly?
Glyciphage Tablet decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine postmeal while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin, making effective use of insulin. It is taken by people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are not able to make enough insulin in their body

Q. Does Glyciphage 500mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Glyciphage Tablet may cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese and also in people who are resistant to insulin. Do not take this tablet for weight loss or weight management, consult your doctor regarding the weight loss problem

Q. What are the benefits of taking Glyciphage Tablet?
It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver, and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines

Q. Can Glyciphage Tablet make you sleepy?
Glyciphage 500mg Tablet usually does not cause sleepiness but the use of Glyciphage Tablet may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which specifically occurs if your kidneys are not functioning properly

Q. How to take Glyciphage 500mg Tablet?
Take Glyciphage Tablet with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablet and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day take it with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one with breakfast and the other with dinner. In case of three doses a day, take it with breakfast, lunch and dinner

• People affected with heart diseases, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and alcoholism should avoid intake of Glyciphage 500mg Tablet
• Inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver, or heart problems before taking this medication as it must be used with caution and dose adjustments are required for patients with severe kidney or liver disease