OKAMET

Generic Name

Metformin

Further information:
Information about METFORMIN on wikipedia.org
Information about METFORMIN on drugs.com

Brand Name

Okamet

Mexican Name

Glucopage

Usage Information

This medication is best taken by mouth with meals. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. In order to get the most benefit from this medication, use it regularly and that at the same time each day.

Dosage

For adults, metformin usually is begun at a dose of 500 mg twice a day or 850 mg once daily. The dose is gradually increased by 500 mg weekly or 850 mg every two weeks as tolerated and based on the response of the levels of glucose in the blood. The maximum daily dose is 2550 mg given in three divided doses.

Interactions

This medication interacts with Cimetidine by decreasing the elimination of metformin from the body. This can increase the amount of metformin in the blood by 40%.

Side Effects

Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea or metallic taste may occur initially as your body adjusts to the medication. If stomach symptoms recur later, tell your doctor immediately. A late recurrence of stomach symptoms may be due to lactic acidosis.

Warnings Recalls

Some time, this medication can cause a condition called lactic acidosis, which can be fatal. Lactic acidosis is more likely to occur in patients who have: kidney or liver disease, excessive alcohol use, dehydration etc.

Trade Names USA

Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza

Trade Names Canada

Apo-Metformin, Gen-Metformin, Glucophage, Glycon, Novo-Metformin, Nu-Metformin

Trade Names Mexico

Dabex, Dimefor, Glucophage

Trade Names Other Countries

Gluformin L, Gluformin, Bigesens, Bigomet, Cetapin, Diaformin, Diamet, Dibeta-SR, Dibimet, E met, Emfor, Zetfor, Zomet, Glyciphage, Glycomet.

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