Glucophage
Metformin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Glucophage is listed as Antidiabetic containing Metformin. A diabetes medicine that lowers blood glucose or improves insulin response.
- Active ingredient
- Metformin
- Therapeutic class
- Antidiabetic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg / 850mg / 1g
Dosing
- Adult
- ابدأ 500mg مرة يومياً، زِد تدريجياً حتى 2g/day
- Max daily
- 2.5g
- Frequency
- مرتين يومياً
- Duration
- مستمر
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 500mg.
- Frequency: مرتين يومياً.
- Typical duration: مستمر.
- Route: oral.
- Do not exceed: 2.5g.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Glucophage is listed as Antidiabetic containing Metformin. A diabetes medicine that lowers blood glucose or improves insulin response.
Glucophage (metformin) is the global first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes and Jordan’s most prescribed diabetes medicine, also widely used for PCOS. Take with food, titrate gradually, monitor kidney function and B12. Held temporarily for IV contrast imaging and major surgery.
Uses / Indications
- Type 2 diabetes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- Diabetes or insulin resistance depending on the medicine and clinician plan.
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbance (common at initiation)
- metallic taste
- vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term)
- rare lactic acidosis
- Low blood sugar, stomach upset, appetite or weight changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- Severe renal failure (eGFR <30)
- acute acidosis
- dehydration
- acute liver disease
- Repeated hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, or severe kidney/liver disease for some agents.
Warnings
- Discontinue 48 hours before contrast-enhanced radiography
- Watch for sweating, shaking, intense hunger, and confusion as signs of low blood sugar.
Drug Interactions
- الكحول يرفع خطر الحماض اللبني وهبوط السكر — يُتجنب. صبغة الأشعة الوريدية: أوقفه يوم الفحص وبعده حسب تعليمات الطبيب. مدرات البول القوية وأدوية القلب قد تؤثر على الكلى ومستوياته. مع أدوية سكري أخرى (سلفونيل يوريا
- أنسولين) قد يحدث هبوط سكر من شريكه لا منه. بعض أدوية الحموضة والقلب (سيميتيدين) ترفع مستوياته قليلاً.
- May interact with steroids, diuretics, some antibiotics, and alcohol.
Patient Guidance
- Monitor glucose as advised.
- Carry fast sugar if the medicine can cause hypoglycemia.
- Do not change doses during fasting or illness without guidance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Glucophage?
Glucophage contains Metformin and is categorized as Antidiabetic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Glucophage?
Catalog dosing information includes: ابدأ 500mg مرة يومياً، زِد تدريجياً حتى 2g/day. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Glucophage?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Glucophage be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.