Glucare XR 750 mg 30 Tablet
Scientific name: Metformin 750 mg extended-release tablets.
Uses:
- Metformin XR extended-release tablets are oral hyperglycemic medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes.
- It controls blood sugar (glucose) and helps your body use insulin effectively.
- This medication is often combined with changes in diet and exercise.
How to use:
- There is no fixed dosing regimen to control hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes on metformin XR.
- Metformin XR dosage should be individualized based on both efficacy and tolerability, with maximum recommended daily doses not exceeded.
- The maximum recommended daily dose of Metformin XR for adults is 2000 mg.
- Metformin XR should generally be given once daily with the evening meal.
- Metformin
- For adults: The usual starting dose of Metformin XR (Metformin Hydrochloride) extended-release tablets is 500 mg once daily with the evening meal.
- Doses should be increased in increments of 500 mg weekly to a maximum of 2,000 mg once daily with the evening meal.
- If glycemic control is not achieved with metformin XR 2000 mg once daily, a trial of metformin XR 1000 mg twice daily should be considered.
- If higher doses of metformin are needed, metformin should be used in total daily doses of up to 2550 mg in divided daily doses, as described above.
Side effects:
- Gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite may occur, especially at the beginning of treatment.
- Disorder in the sense of taste.
- Lactic Acidosis is a very serious complication that leads to vomiting, abdominal pain with muscle cramps and/or a general feeling of malaise with extreme fatigue and which requires special treatment. If this occurs, the patient should stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor immediately.
- Skin reactions such as skin redness, itching.
- Low levels of vitamin B12.
- Liver dysfunction or hepatitis that resolves when the drug is discontinued.
Warnings and precautions:
Risk of lactic acidosis: Metformin hydrochloride may cause a very rare but very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, especially if your kidneys are not working properly if you have uncontrolled diabetes, serious infections, liver problems, and dehydration.
- Stop taking metformin hydrochloride and contact your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you experience some symptoms of lactic acidosis, as this condition may lead to coma.
- Symptoms of lactic acidosis:
- Vomiting.
- stomachache.
- Muscle cramps.
- A general feeling of discomfort and extreme fatigue.
- difficulty breathing.
- Low body temperature and heart rate.
- Risk of developing hypoglycemia:
- If you take metformin hydrochloride with other diabetes medications, it may cause hypoglycemia.
- If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, vision disturbances or difficulty concentrating, eating or drinking something containing sugar will usually help.
Preservation method:
- Store at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.
- Do not refrigerate the medicine in the refrigerator.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Must be stored in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.