Glucophage XR

How To Use Expert Advice Primary Uses Indications This medicine is indicated in maturity onset diabetes either alone or with sulphonylureas. It is also used as adjuvant therapy in insulin dependent diabetes, particularly in obese patients. Side Effects GI upset, taste disturbance, abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis (inflammatory condition of liver), skin reactions, reduced B12 absorption are some of its side effects. Rarely it may cause lactic acidosis (buildup of lactate causing acidic pH of blood stream). Warnings Pregnancy This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more information. Lactation This medicine is not recommended for nursing females. Consult your doctor for more information. Driving This medicine doesn’t usually affect your driving ability. If you are experiencing trouble, please avoid driving and consult your doctor. Contraindications This medicine is contraindicated in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (life threatening condition in which liver breaks down fats into ketones for energy) or precoma (a state of near unconsciousness), renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment, acute conditions predisposing to renal impairment, cardiac or respiratory failure, recent myocardial infarction (heart attack), alcoholism and in patients with administration of iodinated contrast materials.