Glucophage

What is it?

• Glucophage- used for Diabetes to lower Blood Glucose with Type 2 Diabetes (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes)
• Available- Tablets 500, 850 and 1,000 mg.; dose should be adjusted on response and Blood Glucose Levels
• Maximum Dosage- 2,550 mg./day
• Pediatric Patient- 500 mg./day divided doses with meals
• Taken as- a Pill by Mouth

Side Effects:

• Symptoms- Hypoglycemia/Low Blood Glucose, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Heartburn, Diarrhea, Allergic Skin Reactions

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed
• See your Pharmacist- for help
• AVOID- if CHF/Congestive Heart Failure, Fever, Trauma, Severe Infections, Major Surgery, Ketosis, Coma, Acidosis;
• Tablets- DO NOT Crush, Chew, or Cut
• Pregnant- AVOID Using
• AVOID- Alcohol
• See FFF RD- on line for help