Glucophage 1000 mg (30 tablets)
Active ingredient: Metformin
Characteristics:
Metformin is a drug from the biguanide group, which works to reduce blood sugar (glucose) levels and does not stimulate insulin secretion.
It works by reducing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity in the muscles, which helps improve glucose utilization.
Uses:
Type 2 diabetes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Usage instructions:
It is taken according to the doctor's instructions, preferably with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
Side effects:
Vitamin B12 malabsorption
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Warnings:
Creatinine levels in the blood must be monitored (because metformin is excreted through the kidneys).
It should be stopped before undergoing tests that require iodine-containing dyes, and it should not be resumed until 48 hours later.
It is not used in cases of heart failure.
Country of origin
Germany