ZOFORM 1000MG TABLET SR
Metformin 1000 mg
FDC Limited
It is available as a tablet taken orally, with food.
Store protected from light and moisture.
Renal impairment (withdraw if renal impairment suspected withdraw if tissue hypoxia likely (for example sepsis, respiratory failure, recent myocardial infarction, hepatic impairment) Use of iodine-containing X-ray contrast media (do not restart metformin until renal function returns to normal) and use of general anaesthesia (suspend metformin 2 days beforehand and restart when renal function returns to normal) Alcohol dependence Pregnancy Anaemia Ketosis
Diabetes mellitus : Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. There are roles for patient education, dietetic support, and sensible exercise, with the goal of keeping both short-term and long-term blood glucose levels within acceptable bounds. In addition, given the associated higher risks of cardiovascular disease, lifestyle modifications are recommended to control blood pressure. Medication include 1Insulin, 2Sensitizers 2.1 Biguanides 2.2 Thiazolidinediones 3Secretagogues 3.1 Sulfonylureas 3.2 Nonsulfonylureasecretagogues 4 Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors 5 Peptide analogs 5.1 Injectable Incretinmimetics 5.2 Injectable Amylin analogues
Additive effect with sulphonylureas. Glycaemic control may be affected by diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, oestrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, chlorpromazine and isoniazid. Metformin effects may be increased by ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, MAOIs. Cimetidine may increase the serum levels of metformin. Concurrent use with contrast agents may increase the risk of metformin-induced lactic acidosis. May decrease the anticoagulant effect of phenprocoumon, therefore routine anticoagulant monitoring is recommended. Potentially fatal: Lactic acidosis with alcohol. Thrombocytopenia has been reported with ketotifen.
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