Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml
By FRANCO INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
100ml Oral Solution in Bottle
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Glyciphage 100 MG Description
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml is an anti-diabetic drug in a liquid form. It is in the biguanide class of anti-diabetic drugs. The generic name of Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml is metformin hydrochloride.
Product Summary
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Contains | Metformin(100.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
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Uses of Glyciphage 100 MG
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml uses include treatment of non-insulin dependant type2 diabetes which is not controlled with dietary modifications and exercise. It is used in the treatment of diabetes in adults and chiefly in children above 10 years of age as a single medication or in combination with other anti-diabetic medicines....
Contraindications of Glyciphage 100 MG
- Critical kidney diseases
- Liver disorders
- Allergy to Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml
- Diabetic ketoacidosis or diabetic coma and precoma
- Heart conditions with low oxygen in the blood.
- Diseases of respiratory system.
- Serious infections in the body.
- Dehydration
- Shock
- Chronic alcohol intake
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Side effects of Glyciphage 100 MG
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, pain in the abdomen, altered taste in the mouth especially metallic taste, itching on the skin, vitamin B12 deficiency, lactic acidosis (fatal and rare), liver disorder (yellow colour in eyes, skin, etc..)...
Precautions and Warnings of Glyciphage 100 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml during pregnancy?
A:
Scientific studies conducted in animals did not show any harmful effects during pregnancy or birth or in newborns. Additionally, few studies conducted in pregnant women also did not show any adverse effects during the period of pregnancy and in the newborn baby. However, due to limited number of studies in humans, diabetes in pregnant women is usually treated with insulin in avoid the risk of abnormal defects in the baby.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml while breastfeeding?
A:
There are no risk factors associated with breast feeding while taking this medicine. Doctors generally avoid this medicine in lactating mothers and prescribe only if it is very essential.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml?
A:
This medicine when taken alone does not have any effects on driving. But it may cause dizziness, unclear vision and other symptoms of low blood sugar when taken along with other anti-diabetic drugs.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml?
A:
Increased frequency of alcohol intake or consumption of alcohol in large quantities while using this medicine increases the risk of lactic acidosis. Hence it is advisable to avoid or restrict the intake of alcohol with this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
Avoid the use of this medicine in serious kidney diseases, heart diseases, lung and liver disorders due to increased risk of lactic acidosis. Discontinue it for some time if you are undergoing a surgery. Food restrictions and fasting associated with surgery increase the chances of lactic acidosis while taking it. Do not take it in cases of dehydration, shock, severe infections. Stop the use of this medicine during tests which involve injection of iodine as a contrast dye, due to increased risk of lactic acidosis....
Mode of Action of Glyciphage 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml decreases glucose production in the liver, increases the utilisation of blood sugar by the body's cells, heightens sensitivity to insulin and decreases excess of sugar in the blood. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in response to the sugar in the blood....
Directions for Use of Glyciphage 100 MG
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml should be started in small doses of 5ml twice a day and gradually increased in order to avoid gastric disturbances. The maximum daily dose in adults is 2550mg (25.5ml) and 2000mg (20ml) in children above 10 years. The Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml dosage is divided throughout the day and taken along with meals....
Interactions of Glyciphage 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
The blood sugar level which is otherwise controlled with Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml, gets elevated after using drugs such as diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid medications, birth control pills, oestrogen tablets, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, calcium channel blockers, isoniazid and sympathomimetics. Ranolazine, vandetanib, cimetidine, acetazolamide, topiramate, acetazolamide, zonisamide and dichlorphenamide increase the risk of lactic acidosis by altering the removal of Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml from the body by the kidneys....
Interactions with food items
Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml is consumed with food as there are less chances of gastric disturbance as compared to Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml taken on empty stomach. The symptoms of gastric disturbance include pain in abdomen, nausea and loss of appetite....
Other general Interactions
There is an increased risk of Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml induced lactic acidosis in elder people. Other interactions include infection, dehydration, trauma, systemic disorders (related to kidneys, heart, liver, etc.), tests that use iodine dye as a contrast, x-ray tests and excess of alcohol intake....
Storage and disposal of Glyciphage 100 MG
The container is stored at temperatures from 20 to 25 degrees centigrade to 15 to 30 degrees centigrade. The container is kept away from exposure to direct heat and sunlight.
Dosage of Glyciphage 100 MG
Overdose
Lactic acidosis may occur due to overdose. Its symptoms include severe vomiting, diarrhoea, intense drowsiness, rapid breathing and irregular heartbeat Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency which is corrected with haemodialysis....
Missed a Dose
Take the missed dose once you remember. However, if its time for the next dose continue with planned regimen of the next dose. Do not make up for the missed dose by taking double dose.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does this medicine affect fertility?
A: According to research studies, Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml does not have any effect on fertility in animals.
Q: Will I suffer from cancer if I take this medicine?
A: There is no evidence of cancer arising due to Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml in different research studies conducted on animals.
Q: Can I stop exercising if I am taking this medicine?
A: This medicine for non-insulin dependant type2 diabetes acts best when used along with regular exercise and a properly balanced diet. Therefore it is not advisable to discontinue exercises with this medicine.
Q: Why is it necessary to provide information regarding the diseases and medicines to the doctor before starting with this medicine?
A: It is necessary to provide the with doctor all the information about the illnesses you are suffering from and the corresponding medicines as they may be risk factors for lactic acidosis which is a fatal side effect of Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml. Glyciphage 100mg Solu 100ml should not be prescribed to individuals suffering from serious diseases related to the kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, to allergies and to consumption of alcohol.
Q: Should I discontinue taking the medicine if I develop side effects after taking this medicine?
A: Mild side effects such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea usually stay for short time and subsequently disappear. This medicine should not be discontinued if the side-effects are mild. However, inform the treating doctor if symptoms are severe and are associated with breathing difficulty and drowsiness.
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- Drugbank. Metformin. July 2019
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). Metformin. October 2018.
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- WebMD. Drugs & Medications. Metformin HCL ER.
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