Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR
Manufacturer
Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Metformin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.
Dosage Form
Tablet PR
Introduction
Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. 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. Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg Tablet PR.
Breastfeeding Warning
Metform -SR 500mg 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
Metform -SR 500mg 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
Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg 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 Metform -SR 500mg 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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Frequently asked questions
What does Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR do exactly?
People with type 2 diabetes have difficulty responding to the insulin made by their bodies. When this occurs, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. It decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin, helping improve glucose uptake from the blood.
Does Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes, Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those at risk for diabetes. Patients sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss; however, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own.
What are the benefits of taking Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR is one of the first medicines given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels, promoting the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas, decreasing liver-produced sugar and intestinal glucose absorption.
Can Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR make you sleepy?
Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR usually does not cause sleepiness but may rarely cause sleep disorders or insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a serious side effect called lactic acidosis, particularly if kidneys are not functioning properly.
How to take Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Take Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets; swallow them with water. If prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. For two tablets, take one in the morning and one in the evening. Taking Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, and loss of appetite.
What does Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR do exactly?
People with type 2 diabetes have difficulty responding to the insulin made by their bodies. When this occurs, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. It decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin, helping improve glucose uptake from the blood.
Does Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes, Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those at risk for diabetes. Patients sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss; however, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own.
What are the benefits of taking Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR is one of the first medicines given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels, promoting the body's response to insulin made by the pancreas, decreasing liver-produced sugar and intestinal glucose absorption.
Can Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR make you sleepy?
Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR usually does not cause sleepiness but may rarely cause sleep disorders or insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a serious side effect called lactic acidosis, particularly if kidneys are not functioning properly.
How to take Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR?
Take Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets; swallow them with water. If prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. For two tablets, take one in the morning and one in the evening. Taking Metformin SR 500mg Tablet PR with meals will reduce digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, and loss of appetite.
