Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR
Manufacturer
Bioaltus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Metformin (850mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women, helping to control blood sugar levels and prevent complications.
Dosage Form
Tablet PR
Introduction
Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide) used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes. It is also used to treat a menstruation-related disorder known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Directions for Use
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnancy Warning
Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Interacting Medicines
Ketotifen Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone
How it works
Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR to control the blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as heart attacks. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any deep or rapid breathing, persistent nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain as Auctimet 850mg Tablet PR may cause a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis, which is an excess of lactic acid in the blood.
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