Glycomet (Metformin) is a hypoglycemic – oral diabetes medicine used to
treat type 2 of diabetes. It lowers the level of glycosylated hemoglobin,
glucose in the blood (after eating and on an empty stomach), increases glucose
tolerance. This medication reduces glucose production in the liver, increases
insulin sensitivity to tissues (increases glucose uptake and metabolism).
Glycomet (Metformin) does not affect the production of
insulin by the pancreas. In addition, it normalizes fat metabolism.
Indication for use
Glycomet is prescribed for adults
and children over 10 with type II diabetes mellitus (especially in the case of
concomitant obesity) with diet therapy ineffectiveness.
Precautions
Glycomet
(Metformin) is not recommended to
use if you have:
·
hypersensitivity (intolerance to components);
·
kidney pathology or renal failure;
·
hypoxia (lack of oxygen), including heart and
respiratory failure, acute phase of myocardial infarction, anemia, acute cerebrovascular
insufficiency;
·
dehydration (dehydration);
·
infectious diseases;
·
chronic alcoholism;
·
in acute / chronic metabolic acidosis, including
diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis;
·
pregnancy;
·
breastfeeding.
Glycomet is prescribed with caution to children,
elderly persons (over 65 years old), people performing heavy physical work
(there is a risk of lactic acidosis).
Dose and usage
Dose of Glycomet
(Metformin): 500mg, 850mg – white, round tablets, divided with line in the middle.
Glycomet (Metformin) is administered orally with or
after meals. The initial dose is 500-850 mg 2-3 times a day. After 10-15 days,
the dose is adjusted according to the results of the glycemic profile. The
maximum recommended dose is 3000 mg per day, divided into 3 doses. The initial
dose for children over 10 years old is 500-850 mg once a day, the maximum –
2000 mg / day, divided into 2-3 doses.
Side effects
Dizziness, vertigo,
drowsiness, headache, insomnia; angina pectoris, tachycardia; symptomatic
hypotension; abdominal pain, persistent constipation; asthenia, fatigue,
swelling, pain in the chest; anemia, thrombocytopenia; loss of consciousness;
diarrhea, pancreatitis, hepatitis, impaired liver function; flu-like symptoms,
pharyngitis, laryngitis; changes in the functioning of the kidneys.
Be attentive to your health: turn to local hospital if smth disturbs
you.
