metformin 500 mg

Metformin  is a drug made for the treatment of diabetes which can control sugar level in the blood. It is used to revamp the control of blood sugar in people with diabetes type 2. It is also used in coalition with insulin or other medicines, but this drug cannot be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. This drug can also cause a conditioning called lactic acidosis which can cause muscle pain, weakness, numbness and cold sensation in your arm or leg.

• Product Information:
• Metformin 500 mg is a product manufactured by a number of companies such as Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, and Riomet. The medicine is designed for the diabetic patients of type 2 only. It helps to neutralize the instability of blood sugars and lowering plasma glucose by decreasing the hepatic glucose production which in turn decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and therefore can improve the insulin sensitivity by the increment of peripheral glucose consumption and its utilization in the body. It is noted that the drug is 50-60 % more effective when you are in the state of fasting as compared to having a full stomach.
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• Dosage:
• Take a 500 mg dose twice a day or you can take an 850 mg dose once a day. The maximum dose allowed in a day is 2550 mg. Consult your doctor before the intake of these pills and in a case of overdose, immediately rush to a nearby hospital or call any helpline number for an emergency assistance.
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• Directions:
• Metformin 500 mg dose is to be taken with a meal but if your doctor instructs for an alternative way, then follow the given instruction. Sometimes you will be asked to reduce or increase the dosage depending on your medical results. Remember that your blood pressure will vary during the medication so always have a checkup or visit the doctor for further information and instruction.

Side Effects:

Some patient may get lactic acidosis due to Metformin and it can cause some serious muscle pain or weakness;

• Numbness and cold emotion in your arm and leg
• Struggling while breathing
• Dizziness, lightheaded, tired, feeling weakness
• Stomach pain, nausea with vomiting
• Slow or uneven heart rate.

Other common side effects may include Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach or diarrhea.

If you encounter these symptoms immediately notify your doctor and seek medical attention.

• Warning and Precaution:
• Do not take Metformin 500 mg dosage before consulting your doctor.
• If you have severe kidney diseases or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis, immediately contact the help service and follow their safety instruction.
• If you miss a dose don’t try to take an extra pill to make a cover up for the last one instead as soon as you remember, have a pill with a meal.
• Do not try to chew or break the tablet in the mouth; swallow it as a whole with using only water.
• If you have a history of heart disease, encountered a recent heart attack or have recently taken chlorpropamide, in such a case don’t use this medication and inform the doctor about your other diseases.