What is metformin 1000 mg used for?
What is metformin 1000 mg used for?
Metformin is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes. With this type of diabetes, insulin produced by the pancreas is not able to get sugar into the cells of the body where it can work properly.
When should I take metformin ER morning or night?
Standard metformin is taken two or three times per day. Be sure to take it with meals to reduce the stomach and bowel side effects that can occur – most people take metformin with breakfast and dinner. Extended-release metformin is taken once a day and should be taken at night, with dinner.
What are the side effects of 1000 mg of metformin?
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Why do you take metformin ER at night?
The administration of metformin, as glucophage retard, at bedtime instead of supper time may improve diabetes control by reducing morning hyperglycemia.
Do I need to check blood sugar while taking metformin?
To work properly, the amount of metformin you take must be balanced against the amount and type of food you eat and the amount of exercise you do. If you change your diet or exercise, you will want to test your blood sugar to find out if it is too low.
What is the difference between metformin ER and regular metformin?
Metformin is the immediate-release version while metformin ER is the extended-release version. Metformin is approved to treat type 2 diabetes in adults and children aged 10 years and older while metformin ER is only approved to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
What is a good blood sugar level in the morning?
An ideal blood sugar level for anyone without diabetes or prediabetes, regardless of age, in the morning should be less than 100 mg/dL.
What does metformin look like?
Metformin hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water and is practically insoluble in acetone, ether, and chloroform. The pKa of metformin is 12.4. The pH of a 1% aqueous solution of metformin hydrochloride is 6.68.
What is metformin hydrochloride tablets?
Metformin hydrochloride, aka metformin HCL, is an oral medication primarily prescribed to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. The medication is also sold as Fortamet, Glucophage XR and Glumetza.
What is metformin mod?
MOD stands for modified release. Glumetza utilizes advanced polymer delivery technology known as AcuForm® (for the 500 mg tablet) and Smartcoat® (for the 1000 mg tablet). It delivers the metformin to the site of absorption, the duodenum, over a time span of 8 – 9 hours.
