G-Metformin 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- G-Metformin Tablet
- Diabetes Medication
Dosage Form
Immediate Release Tablet, Extended Release Tablet
Dosage Administration
- Adult Dose: Starting from 500mg twice a day and increasing in increments
- Children Dose: Starting from 500mg twice a day and increasing in increments
- Dosage adjustments based on renal function
- Maximum doses for adults and children
- Dosage form conversion guidelines
Pharmacology
Mechanism of action, impact on glucose levels, effect on hepatic glucose production, intestinal absorption, and insulin sensitivity
Interaction
- Effects of co-administration with Furosemide and Nifedipine
- Potential interaction with cationic drugs and Cimetidine
- Drugs that may induce hyperglycemia and affect glycemic control
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Renal failure, dehydration, severe infection, shock, and conditions causing tissue hypoxia
Side Effects
- Blood and lymphatic system disorders
- Metabolism and nutrition disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Risk of congenital abnormalities and perinatal mortality during uncontrolled diabetes
- Excretion into breast milk and potential effects on breastfed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Risk of accumulation and lactic acidosis with impaired renal function
- Impact on vitamin B12 level and risk of hypoglycemia
- Monitoring renal function, vitamin B-12 levels, and blood glucose during therapy
- Cautions during surgery, with sulfonylureas, cimetidine therapy, and anticoagulants
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly subjects based on renal function
- Effect on growth and puberty in children
- Cautions for children aged between 10 and 12 years
- Precautions for renal function assessment and impairment
Overdose Effects
- Hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis
- Treatment approach and emergency management
Therapeutic Class
Biguanides
Storage Conditions
Temperature and environmental protection