Basic Information On Glumetza
Glumetza belongs to the category of medicines known as biguanides. It is an oral diabetes medication and is used to control blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It can be used in combination with insulin or other medicines. Glumetza should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Control of high blood sugar can help to prevent strokes, heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, decreased sexual ability and circulation problems. This medicine helps in restoring body’s response to insulin and decreases the level of sugar that the liver makes and that the stomach or the intestines can absorb. It is a prescription drug.
Precautions/Side Effects For Glumetza
You should not take Glumetza (Metformin) if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis. Usage of brand or generic Glumetza can lead to fatal conditions like lactic acidosis. You should immediately consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like increase in sleepiness, weakness, slow heart rate, muscle pain, cold feeling, stomach pain, shortness of breath, fainting or feeling of light-headedness. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Glumetza drug.
You should be aware of signs of hypoglycemia while you are taking brand or generic Glumetza. These include hunger, confusion, headache, drowsiness, irritability, dizziness, weakness, sweating, tremors, seizure, fast heartbeat, seizure, coma or fainting. You should always keep a source of sugar with you in case you experience any of the above symptoms of low blood sugar. FDA has categorized the Metformin as category B drug for pregnancy. You should consult a doctor before taking this medicine during your pregnancy in order to avoid any harm to your baby.
Glumetza Dosage
The use of Glumetza depends on the tolerance and effectiveness for an individual though, the maximum dosage should not exceed 2000 mg. The therapy should be started with 1000 mg daily. The dosage should be increased gradually thereafter. Generally, major response is not observed at dosage less than 1500mg per day. You should take Glumetza with food. Take the medicine as a whole. Crushing, chewing or breaking the medicine can lead to too much drug release in the body at one time. This could be harmful as this medicine is specially made to be released slowly in the body.
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