Glycomet
Drug name: Glycomet
Other names used:
- Diabex®
- Diaformine®
- Fortamet®
- Glucophage®
- Glumetza®
- Riomet®
Active Ingredients:
Metformin
Therapeutic actions: Metformin reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis, decreases absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract and increases peripheral utilization of glucose.
Indications: Metformin is used to treat Diabetes mellitus type 2 along with other medications (Insulin, glibenclamide, rosiglitazone)
Contraindications and cautions: Several conditions may develop when using metformin be sure to ask your health provider regarding the possible symptoms and treatment for them. These conditions include:
- Lacticacidosis
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperglycemia
Be sure to mention to your health provider if any of the following apply to you:
- Congestive heart failure or a history of hear disease
- allergy to metformin
- Kidney disease or kidney failure
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Liver disease
Metformine is in FDA pregnancy category B. Meaning that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby however it should not given to children younger than 10 years old. If you are breastfeeding be sure to consult your doctor if it is possible for you to use metformin.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using metformin will experience it or any other.
Be sure to ask your doctor how to treat the following conditions which can develop when using metformine:
- hypoglycemia
- hyperglycemia
- diabetic ketoacidosis
Some minor side effects may appear when using metformin. Be sure to consult with your doctor if they become sever or do not go away for a period of time:
- diarrhea
- muscle pain
- stomach pain
- gas
- sneezing
- unpleasant metallic taste in mouth
- heartburn
- headache
- flushing of the skin
- constipation
- cough
- runny nose
- nail changes
- bloating
If any of the following symptoms show then be sure to call your doctor immediately.
- chest pain
- rash
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with metformin, please read the information provided with metformin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with metformin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially mention to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have taken the following medications: acyclovir; acetaminophen; aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, Kanamycin, Neomycin, netilmycin, paramomycin, streptomycin and tobramycin; amphotericin B; ACE inhibitors such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, and trandolapril; aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen; cancer chemotherapy medications; cyclosporine; dapsone; diuretics; foscarnet; gold compounds such as auranofin, aurothioglucose, and gold sodium thiomalate; hydralazine; lithium; medications to treat HIV or AIDS; methicillin; nitrates; penicillin and sulfa antibiotics; penicillamine; primaquine; propranolol; rifampin; tacrolimus; vancomycin; or if you have ever taken the Chinese weight-loss herb aristolochia.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
