Glucophage Tablet 500mg

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Glucophage contains the generic drug Metformin, which belongs to the class biguanides. It is given to lower blood glucose levels

Rs. 205

Rs. 205

Glucophage contains the generic drug Metformin, which belongs to the class biguanides. It is given to lower blood glucose levels

Quick facts

Diabetes
Maturity onset diabetes mellitus
Insulin resistance
Polycystic ovarian disease

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Table of contents

Price of Glucophage Tablet 500mg
Glucophage Tablet 500mg uses
How to use Glucophage Tablet 500mg?
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Contraindications
Glucophage Tablet 500mg uses in urdu
Storage Conditions

Price of Glucophage Tablet 500mg

The price of Glucophage Tablet 500mg in Pakistan is Rs. 205

Glucophage Tablet Uses

Glucophage tablet is an anti-hyperglycemic medicine used to treat conditions characterized by high glucose levels in the blood, such as diabetes or insulin resistance. It helps lower blood glucose levels by combating insulin resistance.

How to use Glucophage Tablet 500mg?

Swallow it whole with a glass of water
Take it half an hour before food intake
Do not crush or chew the tablet.
The recommended dosage of Glucophage tablet is 500mg twice a day. However, it may vary according to condition.

Glucophage Side Effects

Some common side effects of Glucophage are:

Hypoglycemia
GI upset
Taste disturbance
Abnormal liver function tests
Hepatitis
Skin reactions
Reduced B12 absorption
Lactic acidosis (rarely)

Drug Interactions

Glucophage can interact with the following medications:

Acetazolamide
Diatrizoate
Dichlorphenamide
Ethanol
Gatifloxacin
Iodamide
Iodipamide
Iodixanol
Iohexol
Iomeprol
Iopamidol
Iopromide
Iothalamate
Ioversol
Ioxaglate
Ioxilan
Methazolamide
Metrizamide
Topiramate
Zonisamide

Contraindications

The use of Glucophage tablet is contraindicated in the following conditions:

Diabetic ketoacidosis
Liver or kidneys impairment
Cardiac or respiratory failure

Glucophage Tablet Uses in Urdu

Glucophage ٹیبلٹ ایک اینٹی ہائپرگلیسیمیک دوا ہے جو خون میں گلوکوز کی اعلی سطح جیسے ذیابیطس یا انسولین کے خلاف مزاحمت کی خصوصیات کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔ یہ انسولین مزاحمت کا مقابلہ کرکے خون میں گلوکوز کی سطح کو کم کرنے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Storage Conditions

Store the medicine at room temperature
Keep out of reach and sight of children
Protect it from light and moisture

WRITTEN BY

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mujahid Israr

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine)

MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY

Dr. Arslan Shamim

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Glucophage Tablet 500mg in Pakistan?

The Glucophage Tablet 500mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 205

What is Glucophage Tablet 500mg used for?

Glucophage Tablet 500mg is used in the following conditions:

Diabetes
Maturity onset diabetes mellitus
Insulin resistance
Polycystic ovarian disease

What is Glucophage Tablet 500mg composed of?

Glucophage Tablet 500mg is composed of:

Metformin

Do you need a prescription to buy Glucophage Tablet 500mg?

To buy Glucophage Tablet 500mg you must have a prescription signed by your doctor.

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