Gluformin 500 Tablet

Generic Name: Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg
Category: Oral Anti-Diabetic (Biguanide class)

Description:

Gluformin 500 Tablet is an anti-diabetic medicine used to control high blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It helps the body respond better to insulin, reduces glucose production in the liver, and improves sugar utilization in muscles.

It is generally prescribed when diet and exercise alone are not enough to control blood sugar.

Uses:

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Prevention of diabetes-related complications (kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, heart disease)

• Sometimes prescribed in PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to manage insulin resistance

Mechanism of Action:

• Decreases glucose production in the liver

• Delays absorption of glucose from the intestines

• Improves insulin sensitivity in the body

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Stomach pain, diarrhea

• Loss of appetite

• Metallic taste

(Usually mild and temporary, but consult a doctor if severe.)

Safety Advice:

• Take with food to reduce stomach upset

• Avoid alcohol (increases risk of lactic acidosis)

• Not recommended in severe kidney or liver disease

• Regular monitoring of blood sugar is necessary