Medicine : Emnorm Er(500tab)
| Name: | Emnorm Er(500tab) |
| Type: | Tablet |
| Manufacturer: | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
| Generic Use: | Metformin |
| Composition: | Metformin(500mg) |
| Substitutes: | metformin hydrochloride(500mg) , riomet od(500mg) , melmet (500mg tab 15mg) , metsmall (500mg tab 10mg) , obimet sr(500mg tab 15mg) , glyconorm sr(500mg) , zomet sr tab(15s) , k met(500mg) , emnorm er(500tab) , metofix xl(500mg) , metasens v(0.2mg) , metformin tab , endoformin sr(500mg) , metsmall sr(500mg) , gluconorm sr tab , carbophage xr , formin plus(500tab 10) |
Generic ( Metformin )
| Typical use Of Metformin : | Metformin Is Used In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance, And Obesity. |
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| Mechanism of action of Metformin : | The Exact Mechanism Of Action Of Metformin Is Not Clear But It Appears To Act By Decreasing Glucose Absorption From The Intestine, Decreasing Production Of Glucose From Proteins And Fats In Liver, And Enhancing Insulin Sensitivity In Muscle By Increasing Glucose Uptake And Utilization. |
| Drug Interaction of Metformin : | Taking Metformin With Other Anti-diabetic Drugs May Lead To Excessive Lowering Of Bloodsugar. If You Go For An X-ray Or Scan, Do Not Take Metformin Before And At Least 48 Hours Afterwards. Metformin With Diuretics (furosemide), Anti-asthmatic Drugs Such As Salbutamol Or Terbutaline, Or Corticosteroids (prednisone) May Affect The Glucose Control. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required. |
| Side effects of Metformin : | The Common Side Effects Are Urge To Vomit, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Malabsorption Of Vitamin B12, Taste Disturbance, And Altered Liver Functions. Also, The Patient May Have The Side Effects Of Lactic Acidosis (symptoms Are Vomiting, Abdominal Pain With Muscle Cramps, Not Feeling Well With Severe Tiredness, And Difficulty In Breathing), And Skin Reactions Such As Redness Of Skin, Itching, Hives (pale Red, Raised, Itchy Bumps Of Skin). |
INTERACTIONS OF METFORMIN
How Metformin will impact on Pregnancy ?The Drug Should Not Be Used By Pregnant Women. Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown High Risk To Fetus. The Risk Of Drug Use In Pregnant Women Outweighs The Benefit. |
How Metformin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants. |
Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of MetforminNo Studies Found |