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Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes.
The correct dosage of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Difficulty urinating. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Anemia, Shock as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Glyciphage SR 500 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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Is the use of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Glyciphage has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Glyciphage. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Glyciphage does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Glyciphage is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Glyciphage does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet
Consuming Glyciphage SR 500 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Glyciphage can be taken forever, diabetes is a progressive disease it's possible that more medication and/or insulin may eventually need to be added to the regime.
Glyciphage works by decreasing the hepatic glucose production. It also works to lower blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulin and decreasing the amount of glucose that is absorbed from the food you eat.
The long-term use can lead to the deficiency of Vitamin B12, which can further lead to megaloblastic anemia. Furthermore, Long-term Metformin use can also lead to kidney and liver problems.
Glyciphage 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.
Lactic acidosis associated with Glyciphage 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 Glyciphage induced lactic acidosis are nonspecific and include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, altered level of consciousness, hyperpnoea, abdominal pain, and thirst.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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