Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes

Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet

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Manufacturer Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition Metformin (1000mg)

₹ 37.58

MRP ₹ 40.85

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Information about Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet

Description:

Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women

Uses / Indications:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interactions / Warnings:

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet.

Pregnancy interaction:

Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Expert advice:

You have been prescribed Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet to control the blood sugar level and reduce 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, or on 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 SR 1gm 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 SR 1gm 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.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Glyciphage Nausea Vomiting Taste change Diarrhea Abdominal pain Loss of appetite

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works:

Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.

Faq for medicine:

Q. What does Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet do exactly? People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in the blood. Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally. Q. Does Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet cause weight loss? Yes, Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. Besides, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same. Q. What are the benefits of taking Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet? Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. 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. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Glyciphage SR 1gm Tablet when taken alone rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.