{"id":17698,"date":"2022-01-20T12:10:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T12:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=17698"},"modified":"2022-01-21T13:36:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:36:43","slug":"metformin-aurobindo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/metformin-aurobindo\/","title":{"rendered":"Metformin Aurobindo – Metformin hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What Metformin Aurobindo is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Metformin Aurobindo is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo contains\u00a0metformin, a medicine used to treat\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0It belongs to a group of drugs called biguanides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insulin\u00a0is a\u00a0hormone\u00a0produced in the pancreas that helps the body absorb\u00a0glucose\u00a0(sugar) from the blood.\u00a0The body uses\u00a0glucose\u00a0to produce energy or stores it for future needs.\u00a0If you have\u00a0diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough\u00a0insulin\u00a0or the body cannot use the\u00a0insulin\u00a0that is produced well enough.\u00a0This leads to high glucose levels in the blood.\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo helps lower blood glucose levels to a level that is as close to normal as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are an adult and overweight, taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo for a long time can also help reduce the risk of complications associated with\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo is associated with either stable body weight or a slight weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Metformin Aurobindo is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo is used to treat patients with type 2\u00a0diabetes\u00a0(also known as “non-insulin-dependent diabetes”) when diet and exercise alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose levels, especially for obese patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults can take\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo as the sole treatment or with other medicines to treat\u00a0diabetes\u00a0(medicines taken by mouth or\u00a0insulin\u00a0).\u00a0Children 10 years of age or older and adolescents can take\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo as their only treatment or with\u00a0insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin contained\u00a0in\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you take Metformin Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take Metformin Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to metformin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li>
if you have liver problems<\/li>
if you have severe renal impairment.<\/li>
if you have uncontrolled diabetes with, for example, severe hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight loss, lactic acidosis (see “Risk of lactic acidosis” below) or ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis is a condition in which substances called ketone bodies accumulate in the blood, which can lead to diabetic precoma. Symptoms include stomach pain, rapid and deep breathing, drowsiness or that your breath gets a different, fruity smell. If the body has lost too much water (dehydration), e.g. due to prolonged or severe diarrhea, or if you have vomited several times in a row. Dehydration can lead to kidney problems which can cause lactic acidosis (see “Warnings and Cautions” below)<\/li>
if you have a severe infection , e.g. an infection that affects the lungs, trachea or kidneys. Severe infections can lead to kidney problems which can cause lactic acidosis (see “Warnings and precautions” below)<\/li>
if you are being treated for acute heart failure or have recently had a heart attack, if you have severe circulatory problems (such as shock ) or difficulty breathing. This can lead to a lack of oxygen in tissue one, which can cause lactic acidosis (see “Warnings and Precautions” below)<\/li>
if you drink a lot of alcohol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If any of these apply to you, do not take this medicine without talking to a doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You need to consult a doctor about<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 you need to undergo an examination, such as an X-ray examination or\u00a0computed tomography, which means that you receive contrast agents that contain iodine injected into the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 you are going to undergo a major operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You must stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo for a certain period before and after the examination or operation.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if you need any other treatment during this time.\u00a0You must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Risk of lactic acidosis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo can cause the very rare, but very serious,\u00a0side effect\u00a0of lactic\u00a0acidosis, especially if your kidneys are not working properly.\u00a0The risk of developing\u00a0lactic acidosis\u00a0is also increased in uncontrolled\u00a0diabetes, severe\u00a0infections, prolonged fasting or alcohol intake, dehydration (see more information below), liver problems, and conditions where part of the body has reduced oxygen supply (including\u00a0acute\u00a0severe heart disease).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo for a short time if you have a condition that may be associated with dehydration, such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever, exposure to heat, or if you drink less fluid than normal.\u00a0Talk to a doctor for further instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo and contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately if you experience any of the symptoms of\u00a0lactic acidosis\u00a0as the condition may lead to\u00a0coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The symptoms of lactic acidosis include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vomiting<\/li>
abdominal pain (stomach pain)<\/li>
muscle cramps<\/li>
a general feeling of not feeling well and pronounced fatigue<\/li>
hard to breathe<\/li>
lowered body temperature and heart rate .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lactic acidosis is an acute medical condition that must be treated in a hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going to have a major operation, you must stop taking Metformin Aurobindo during the operation and for a certain time after it. Your doctor will decide when you need to stop taking Metformin Aurobindo and when you should start taking it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metformin Aurobindo itself does not cause\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0(too low blood sugar) but if you take\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo with other antidiabetic medicines\u00a0that\u00a0can cause\u00a0hypoglycemia\u00a0(eg sulphonylureas,\u00a0insulin, meglitinides) there is a risk of\u00a0hypoglycemia.\u00a0If you experience symptoms of\u00a0hypoglycemia, such as weakness, dizziness, sweating, rapid\u00a0heartbeat, visual disturbances, or difficulty concentrating, eating or drinking something containing sugar usually helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During treatment with\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo, your doctor will check your kidney function at least once a year or more often if you are older and\/or if your kidney function is deteriorating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Metformin Aurobindo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you need to get an\u00a0injection\u00a0into your blood with a contrast agent that contains iodine, for example in connection with X-rays or\u00a0computed tomography, you must stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo before or at the time of\u00a0injection.\u00a0Your doctor will decide when you need to stop taking\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo and when you should start taking it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0You may need to do more blood sugar and kidney function tests, or your doctor may need to adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0Metformin\u00a0Aurobindo.\u00a0You must mention the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drugs that increase urine production ( diuretics )<\/li>
drugs used to treat pain and inflammation ( NSAIDs and COX 2 inhibitors, such as ibuprofen and celecoxib)<\/li>
certain medicines for the treatment of high blood pressure ( ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists).<\/li>
beta-2 agonists such as salbutamol or terbutaline (used for asthma )<\/li>
corticosteroids (used to treat a variety of conditions, such as severe dermatitis or asthma )<\/li>
drugs that can change the amount of metformin in your blood, especially if you have a decrease<\/li>