País: Malasia
Idioma: inglés
Fuente: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
MEDISPEC (M) SDN.BHD
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
10x10'stablet Tablets; 3x10'stablet Tablets; 6x10'stablet Tablets
USV Private Limited
GLYCOMET – 500 SR (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE SUSTAINED RELEASE TABLETS) Metformin Hydrochloride (500 mg) 1 _CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP)_ WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Glycomet - 500 SR is used for 2. How Glycomet - 500 SR works 3. Before you use Glycomet - 500 SR 4. How to use Glycomet - 500 SR 5. While you are using it 6. Side effects 7. Storage and Disposal of Glycomet - 500 SR 8. Product Description 9. Manufacturer and Product Registration Holder 10. Date of revision WHAT GLYCOMET - 500 SR IS USED FOR Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Metformin extended release may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents, or with insulin. HOW GLYCOMET - 500 SR WORKS Metformin belong to a group of drugs called biguanide that prevents high blood sugar levels by lowering blood sugar levels in the fasting state and following a meal. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce low blood sugar levels. BEFORE YOU USE GLYCOMET - 500 SR - _When you must not use it _ • If you are allergic to metformin • have ketoacidosis (this is a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes in which substances called ‘ketone bodies’ accumulate in the blood – you may notice that your breath has an unusual, fruity odour) • have long term kidney or liver problems, • have had serious complications with your diabetes or other serious conditions which resulted in rapid weight loss, nausea, vomiting or dehydration, • have been treated for heart problems or have recently had a heart attack or have severe circulatory problems or breathing difficulties. Do not take Glycomet – 500 SR: • If you have severely reduced kidney function. • If you have lactic acidosis [too much lactic acid in the blood (see “Risk of lactic acidosis” below)] or ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a condition in which substances called 'ketone bodies' accumulate in the blood and which can lea Leer el documento completo