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Glucophage belongs to the biguanides group and is mainly used as an oral blood-glucose-lowering drug. It is widely advised for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is generally added to an adjuvant treatment in uncontrolled patients because current treatment could not bring down blood glucose level till the desired target, including diet and exercise.

How does Glucophage work?
Glucophage belongs to the biguanides class of drug which is commonly known as antihyperglycemic agent. Glucophage is an antihyperglycemic agent who improves glucose tolerance in patients with type II diabetes, lowering both basal and PPBS. It works by differentiating Glucophage from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Glucophage reduces hepatic glucose output, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing outer body’s glucose uptake and usage of same. Glucophage is approved by FDA because of its excellent reports in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Precautions before taking Glucophage
Certain cautions should be followed while taking Glucophage i.e. it should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be preferably taken along with major meals to avoid side effects or as advised by your doctor. You need to keep close watch on the symptoms as it may cause Lactic Acidosis. Avoid the consumption of alcohol and stick to the diet and exercise plan advised by your doctor. You need to consult your doctor if you are having any known hypersensitivity towards biguanide or kidney or liver problems. Patients with previous history of diabetic ketoacidosis should also consult doctor.

Adverse Effects of Glucophage
Glucophage has minor or milder side effects. The most common adverse effects of Glucophage is Lactic Acidosis, which is caused due to build-up of lactic acid in blood. This build-up of lactic acid in blood can cause serious damage but seen very rare. Adverse effects can be avoided if medicines are taken along with the food. Also the side effects vanish as time goes. Avoid the consumption of alcohol during the treatment and follow the diet and exercise plan as advised by your doctor. Some of the side effects of Glucophage are:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Stomach upset

Adverse effects can easily managed by the adjustments of doses and by taking cautions.

• 500 Mg
• 850 Mg