Glucophage Sr
Indicated to manage blood glucose levels and formulated to support type 2 diabetes treatment.
Strengths: 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Bolamyn SR
- Therapeutic class
Biguanide Antidiabetic
- Pharmacological class
Biguanide
- Known off-label uses
polycystic ovary syndrome
- Contraindications
renal failure; diabetic ketoacidosis; hypersensitivity to metformin
- Precautions and warnings
monitor kidney function; risk of lactic acidosis in certain patients
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
taste disturbance; vitamin b12 deficiency
- Serious side effects
lactic acidosis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Accord
- Onset Time
2–4 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; iodinated contrast media
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: management of diabetes preferred with insulin.
Patient summary
Indicated to manage blood glucose levels and formulated to support type 2 diabetes treatment.
Mechanism of action
Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake.
Glucophage Sr
Indicated to manage blood glucose levels and formulated to support type 2 diabetes treatment.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Metformin
- Listed indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Available option
- 180 tablets - 500 mg322-500-mg-6196