Description

Indications

• Glucophage Xr 750mg is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Hyperlipoproteinaemia, Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Insulin resistance Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Obesity

Contraindication

• Glucophage Xr 750mg is contraindicated in conditions like Alcohol dependence. Anaemia, Myocardial infarction Septicaemia Infections, Respiratory disease, ketosis Cardiovascular disease Diabetic coma, Trauma, Liver damage Iron deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, Renal impairment, Diabetic retinopathy

Side Effects

• The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Glucophage Xr 750mg, which give rise to further complications include Vasculitis, Pneumonitis, Malabsorption of vit B12, Malabsorpton of folic acid, Megaloblastic anemia, Hypoglycemia Glucophage Xr 750mg produces potentially life threatening effects which include Lactic Acidosis, which are responsible for the discontinuation of Glucophage Xr 750mg therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glucophage Xr 750mg are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal distension, Flatulence, Nausea, vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Skin reactions, Weight LossX, Hypersensitivity, Metallic taste

Warnings

• Metformin should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing liver disease, kidney disease, heart trouble or if have any allergy, infections. Avoid excessive use of alcohol while taking this. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and should be used only if clearly needed during lactation.