Metformin Tablets

Description

Metformin Tablet is a medicine that helps lower high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. In this type of diabetes, the insulin from the pancreas can’t help sugar get into the body’s cells, where it needs to be used. Taking metformin by itself, along with a type of pill called a sulfonylurea, or with insulin can help lower high blood sugar levels. It also helps your body use food better for energy.

Metformin doesn’t work for people with type 1 diabetes because their pancreas can’t make insulin. The best way to keep their blood sugar stable is by getting insulin shots. 

How To Use?

• Take metformin just like your doctor said. Follow the instructions on your prescription label and read any guides or instruction sheets that come with your medicine. Your doctor might sometimes change how much medicine you take. Take the medicine just as instructed.
• Take metformin with food, unless your doctor says something different. Some types of metformin are taken just once a day with dinner. Listen to your doctor’s advice.
• Don’t crush, chew, or break a tablet that is made to release the medicine slowly. Swallow it all at once.
• Some tablets have a coating that doesn’t dissolve or break down in the body. A piece of this shell might show up in your poop. This is normal and won’t make the medicine work less.
• You might have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can make you feel very hungry, dizzy, cranky, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly help with low blood sugar, eat or drink something sweet like fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or regular soda.
• Your doctor might give you a glucagon injection kit if you have very low blood sugar. Make sure your family or good friends know how to give you this shot if there is an emergency.
• stress, illness, having surgery, exercising, drinking alcohol, or not eating can change blood sugar levels. Talk to your doctor before changing how much medicine you take or when you take it.
• Metformin is just one part of a full treatment plan. This plan may also involve eating healthy, exercising, managing weight, checking blood sugar regularly, and getting specific medical care. Follow your doctor’s advice carefully.
• Keep it in a cool, dry place, away from heat and light.
• Your doctor might recommend that you take more vitamin B12 while using this medicine. Only take the amount of vitamin B12 that your doctor has told you to.

Benefits Of Metformin Tablets

Metformin is a common medicine used mainly to help control type 2 diabetes. Here are some of its main advantages:

Blood Sugar Control: Metformin helps lower blood sugar by making the body use insulin better and reducing the amount of sugar made by the liver.

Weight Management: Unlike some diabetes medications that can make you gain weight, metformin is often linked to weight loss or no change in weight. This makes it a good choice for people who are overweight.

Cardiovascular Benefits: Research shows that metformin might lower the chances of heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes.

Better Cholesterol Levels: Metformin can reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which helps improve heart health.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Metformin is commonly used, even though it’s not officially approved for this use, to help with PCOS. It can help make periods more regular and improve the ability to ovulate.

Possible Lower Risk of Cancer: Some studies suggest that metformin might help protect against some kinds of cancer, but we need more research to be sure.

Long-term Safety: Metformin has been used for a long time and is usually safe for most people, with fewer side effects compared to other diabetes drugs.

Affordable: Metformin is often cheap and easy to find, so many patients can get it.

Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Flatulence
• Abdominal discomfort

Precautions

• Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to metformin, any parts of metformin liquid or tablets, or any other medicines. Talk to your pharmacist or look at the patient info from the maker to see what ingredients are in it.
• Let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medicines, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products you are using, whether they need a prescription or not. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication amounts or watch you closely for any side effects.
• Let your doctor know if you have ever had low vitamin B12 levels or any other health problems, especially those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, plan to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you get pregnant while using metformin, contact your doctor.
• Let your doctor know if you are eating less or exercising more than you usually do. This can change your blood sugar level. Your doctor will tell you what to do if this happens.