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Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.
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Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fordomet GP 5mg/500mg/15mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Fordomet GP
Glibenclamide(5mg)
Uses
Glibenclamide is used to lower the blood sugar level in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.
. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.How it works
Glibenclamide is an antidiabetic medication. It works by increasing the amount of insulin released by the pancreas in order to lower blood glucose.
Common side effects
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Nausea, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Stomach fullness, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Allergic reaction, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Cholestatic jaundice, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Decreased white blood cell count, Hepatic porphyria, Disulfiram-alcohol reaction
Metformin(500mg)
Uses
Metformin is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
How it works
Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, delaying the absorption of sugar (glucose) from the intestines, and increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin.
Common side effects
Diarrhea, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Flatulence, Indigestion, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Abdominal discomfort, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Drug eruptions, Lactic acidosis, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Pioglitazone(15mg)
Uses
It is used in combination with diet and exercise to lower blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
. It is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.How it works
Pioglitazone is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
Common side effects
Bone fracture, Headache, Sinus inflammation, Bladder cancer, Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Edema (swelling), Heart failure, Visual disturbance, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Rhabdomyolysis
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Expert advice FOR Fordomet GP
- Take it shortly before or with the first main meal of the day (usually breakfast). Avoid skipping meals.
- Be careful while driving or operating machinery until you know how Glibenclamide affects you.
- It can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) when used with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or if you delay or miss a meal.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemic symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor and anxiety.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Frequently asked questions FOR Fordomet GP
Glibenclamide
Q. Is Glibenclamide the same as Glipizide?
No, Glibenclamide and Glipizide are different medicines. However, they belong to the same class of medicines called sulfonylureas and are used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults.
Q. Does Glibenclamide play any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
No, Glibenclamide is not known to have any role in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Also, there is no clinical evidence available regarding the same.
Q. Why should Glibenclamide be used cautiously in elderly patients?
Glibenclamide should be used with extra caution in elderly patients because they are at high risk of getting low blood sugar (hypoglycemic event).
Metformin
Q. What does Metformin do exactly?
People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Metformin acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. Metformin decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.
Q. Does Metformin cause weight loss?
Yes, Metformin has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.
Q. What are the benefits of taking Metformin?
Metformin is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Metformin when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.
Pioglitazone
Q. Can Pioglitazone cause weight gain?
Pioglitazone commonly causes weight gain which may be dose-related. The reason for this weight gain could be fat accumulation. However, in heart failure patients it could be due to water retention in the body. Therefore, it is important to monitor weight in heart failure cases.
Q. Can Pioglitazone cause heart failure?
Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention which may aggravate or speed up heart failure. The doctor usually starts with the lowest available dose and increases the dose gradually while treating patients who have at least one risk factor for heart failure (previous heart attack, coronary artery disease, elderly). Heart failure is more common when Pioglitazone is used with insulin.
Q. Can you take Pioglitazone and metformin together?
Yes, Pioglitazone can be used with metformin where sufficient blood sugar management was not possible with metformin alone. This combination of medicines can be used in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight patients with poor blood sugar control.