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Metformin: The Essential Guide
Metformin is a widely used oral medication primarily prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the class of drugs called biguanides and works by improving the body’s response to insulin, reducing sugar production in the liver, and enhancing glucose uptake by muscles. Here's everything you need to know:
How Does It Work?
Metformin helps lower blood sugar levels in three ways:
1. Reduces Glucose Production: Suppresses glucose synthesis in the liver (gluconeogenesis).
2. Increases Insulin Sensitivity: Improves the uptake of glucose in muscles and other tissues.
3. Delays Sugar Absorption: Slows down glucose absorption in the intestines.
Uses
- Managing type 2 diabetes as a first-line treatment.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Used off-label to manage symptoms like insulin resistance.
- Weight Management: Helps reduce appetite and prevent weight gain associated with diabetes.
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose: 500 mg once or twice daily with meals.
- Maximum dose: Up to 2000-2500 mg/day (as per physician guidance).
- Always take with food to minimize stomach upset.
Side Effects
- Common: Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating.
- Rare: Lactic acidosis (serious but rare side effect).
Precautions
- Avoid alcohol, as it increases the risk of lactic acidosis.
- Not recommended for patients with kidney or liver issues.
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