Glumetza (Metformin Hydrochloride) $154.95 – $595.00

Description

Glametza is a prescription medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes symptoms. In some cases, Glumetza is used with insulin or other medications, but it is not for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Glumetza belongs to a class of drugs called Antidiabetics Biguanides.

By controlling blood sugar, you can prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve damage, limb loss, and problems with sexual function. You may also be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke if you control your diabetes properly. In addition, it decreases the amount of sugar your liver produces and your stomach/intestines absorb.

Glucose is more easily absorbed into the body’s tissues when metformin reduces the amount of glucose made by the liver. Overweight diabetics with diabetes have found metformin especially helpful in delaying diabetes-related problems. In order to control high blood sugar, the medication should be taken alongside a healthy diet, an exercise program, and perhaps other medications.

Children younger than 10 are not known to be safe or effective when taking Glumetza.

Glumetza may also be used for purposes not listed in this description.

Usage

Be sure to follow all instructions on your prescription label and to read all medication guides or instructions. It is possible that your doctor will occasionally change your dose. Make sure you follow the directions exactly when taking the medicine.

If your doctor recommends otherwise, take Glumetza with a meal. It is possible to take metformin only once daily with your evening meal in some forms. Be sure to follow the instructions given to you by your doctor.

Extended-release tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or broken. It should be swallowed whole.

Be careful when measuring liquid medicine. The medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon) should be used, or the dosing syringe provided.

Be sure to shake the oral suspension (liquid) before measuring a dose. Make sure you use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

There are some tablets that have a shell that cannot be absorbed or melted by the body. Your stool may contain some of this shell. As a result, the medicine will not be less effective.

Your doctor may have you take extra vitamin B12 while you are taking Glumetza. Take only the amount of vitamin B12 that your doctor has prescribed.

This drug rarely causes severe allergic reactions. If you experience any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face, tongue, or throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

The following is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any other effects not listed above.

Storage

In order to preserve its effectiveness, this medication should be stored at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C