Description
Metformin 850 MG Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used in the treatment of type 2 Diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent). It helps in controlling blood sugar levels and prevents complications of diabetes such as blindness, kidney damage, stroke, and heart attack. The medicine helps in the production of insulin (a hormone that regulates sugar levels in your blood), which reduces the excess blood sugar levels in your body. Tablet is best taken with food to avoid nausea and abdominal pain. You should take it regularly, at the same time each day, to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor recommends it. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay on the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor while taking this medicine. periodically check the glucose level in your blood while taking the medicine.
Uses:
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include diet and exercise.
May also be used in combination with other medications for type 2 diabetes.
How it Works:
Metformin helps control blood sugar levels by reducing the amount of glucose (sugar) absorbed from the intestines and by improving the body’s sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Possible Side Effects:
1. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and stomach upset (especially when starting treatment). These side effects are usually mild and often improve with time or by taking the medication with food.
2. Lactic acidosis (a buildup of lactic acid in the blood) is a rare but serious side effect. Symptoms may include unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, or difficulty breathing. Seek immediate medical attention if you
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