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Meglucon 1000mg drug belongs to the group of hormones, hormones. Meglucon is used to treat type II diabetes, when diet and exercise cannot control blood sugar, especially in overweight people. Let's learn the uses, usage and notes when using Meglucon through the article below.
1. Uses and indications for using Meglucon 1000mg
1.1. The effect of the drug Meglucon Metformin is used to treat type 2 diabetes, reducing blood glucose levels. Metformin works by reducing the liver's production of glucose and increasing the insulin sensitivity of body tissues.
1.2. Indications Meglucon is indicated to treat and support to reduce complications for patients with type 2 diabetes. Meglucon 1000 is indicated for use in the following specific cases:
Helps lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes. patients with type 2 diabetes. Especially overweight and obese people who cannot control their blood sugar. Combined use of Meglucon 1000 with oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin in adults. The case of people who are choosing a diet and reducing complications caused by diabetes.
2. How to use Meglucon
2.1. How to take Meglucon 1000 is used orally. Should be swallowed whole (do not chew, crush tablets) and drink with a sufficient amount of water. However, if it is difficult to take the pill, you can divide the pill into small pieces and continue taking the broken pill parts continuously. Use the medicine immediately after a meal.
In the case of appointing a dose of 2 tablets / day or more, please divide the dose into 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening after meals.
2.2. Dosage Take Meglucon 1000mg as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Dosage of the drug is prescribed based on the blood glucose level of the individual patient.
Adults: The usual dose is 500mg/time/day. The dose is increased to approximately 500 mg per week and to a maximum of 2000 mg once a day. However, if a dose of 2000 mg/time/day fails to achieve glycemic control, the dose can be adjusted to 1000 mg twice/day. In the case of patients already treated at a dose of 2000mg Metformin per day it is not necessary to switch to the delayed release form. In case the patient is planning to switch to another antidiabetic drug, it is necessary to stop the Meglucon and use the dose as instructed above. Meglucon and insulin can be combined to achieve better glycemic control. The initial dose is 500mg / time / day, and the dose of insulin will be adjusted according to the glycemic index. In the case of the elderly, malnourished and debilitated, the first dose should be used cautiously and depending on the patient's renal function. Do not always use the maximum dose. If the course of treatment with the maximum dose of metformin lasts 4 weeks but the patient does not respond, an oral sulfonylurea should be gradually added. If, after 1-3 months, the patient is still unresponsive, oral antidiabetic therapy should be stopped and insulin therapy should be started. Please inform your doctor, pharmacist if you have any side effects while taking Meglucon 1000.
2.3. What to do in case of overdose? Use of high doses of Metformin can lead to lactic acidosis. This case required hospitalization for emergency and use of hemodialysis to remove lactate and Metformin.
2.4. What to do if you miss a dose? If you miss a dose of Meglucon 1000, take the next dose as prescribed. Absolutely follow the instructions of your doctor, pharmacist, do not arbitrarily make up for a double dose when you forget to take a pill.
3. Side effects when taking Meglucon 1000mg
When using Meglucon 1000, patients may experience the following undesirable effects:
Central nervous system disorders Visual disturbances. Gastrointestinal disturbances (vomiting/nausea, diarrhea, constipation, metallic taste in mouth, abdominal pain and loss of appetite) These symptoms are common in the early stages and will disappear. Start with Meglucon 1000 2-3 times a day and take it with or after meals. Stomach pain Lactic acidemia. Decreased absorption of vitamin B12 Increased liver enzymes Dizziness Liver function abnormalities Jaundice, hepatitis (will disappear after discontinuation of Meglucon 1000) Blisters. Meglucon can seriously affect children 10-16 years of age when taken for 1 year. Causing lactic acidosis... Before using the drug, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and consult with doctors and pharmacists. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any side effects while taking Meglucon.
4. Contraindications to the use of Meglucon
Meglucon 1000 is contraindicated for use in the following specific cases:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to Metformin or any other ingredient in the drug. Diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-coma. Kidney failure Dehydration Severe infection Circulatory failure Heart failure Lung disease Acute myocardial infarction Circulatory failure Liver function failure Acute alcohol poisoning Alcoholics
5. Meglucon drug interactions
Combining Meglucon with furosemide increases the maximum plasma and blood concentrations of metformin.
Metformin combined with cationic drugs such as: amiloride, digoxin, morphine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim, vancomycin can cause interactions by competing with each other through the common renal tubular system.
Absolutely do not drink alcohol when taking with metformin because it increases the risk of lactic acidosis.
Combined use of Acarbose, gum with Meglucon may reduce the absorption of metformin hydrochloride.
Cimetidine should not be combined with metformin due to increased peak plasma and whole blood concentrations of metformin.
Use of metformin and nifedipine increases the absorption and excretion of metforrrtin in the urine in healthy subjects.
Combined with thiazides, corticosteroids can lead to loss of glycemic control.
The above article is useful information that is filtered to bring to readers about the uses, usage and notes when using Meglucon 100mg. Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor, pharmacist to be able to minimize the side effects to the body!
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