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Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diabetes are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet include Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock must refrain from the use of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Carbophage rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Carbophage. If you see any side effects, stop taking Carbophage immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Carbophage again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Carbophage is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet on the Liver?
Carbophage is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Carbophage without any fear of damage to the heart.
Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Carbophage XR 1000 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Carbophage with gliclazide, no harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, it is not necessary that no interaction can happen between these two. But before taking such kind of combination you must consult your doctor.
Carbophage helps in weight loss by reducing appetite and food intake. It also increases the insulin sensitivity in your body to work more effectively. This lead to decreased glucose production increases the use of glucose and decrease the fat deposition further helps in weight loss. However, Carbophage is not approved for weight loss, this is an off-label use.
Carbophage should be taken with food to reduce stomach and bowel side effects, which may experience the first few weeks of treatment. Also, exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.
Carbophage is used with a proper diet and exercise program, to treat diabetes. It is also used with other medication to reduce the high blood sugar. It is used in a patient with type2 diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and cancer.
Lactic acidosis associated with Carbophage treatment is a rare but fatal adverse effect. Lactic acidosis appears to result from biguanide interference causing an increase in production and decrease in clearance of lactate leading to higher cellular lactate levels. A decrease in pyruvate carboxylase activity, the rate-limiting enzyme in the formation of glucose from lactate, can also decrease hepatic metabolism of lactate. leading to increasing lactic acidosis. Signs and symptoms of Carbophage induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 275-276
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 825-826