SETFORM-850
tablet
Dose Type
Metformin Hcl 850mg
Generic Name
SIDDHARTHA PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
Manufactured By
Information
Setform-850 is the medication used for the treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes. It lowers the blood sugar levels. It is prescribed when diet and exercise are unable to decrease high blood sugar level in body.
Therapeutic Class
Biguanides
Dose and Direction of Use
- Take the medicine at the same time of the day regularly.
- Swallow the tablet with water.
- Do not chew or break the tablet.
Mode of Action
Metformin lowers both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It decreases glucose production by inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis, delays intestinal absorption of glucose and enhances insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.
Uses
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Contraindications
- Chronic heart failure
- Renal impairment
- Hypersensitivity
- Metabolic acidosis
Precautions and Warning
- Follow the prescription provided strictly.
- Discuss about your health conditions to the doctor prior starting the medication.
- Take the medicine daily at the same time of the day.
- Do not skip the dose. If you miss the dose and its almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and do not double take the medicine.
- If any hypersensitivity reacion occurs, visit the doctor soon.
- Do not start or stop taking medicine randomly.