METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN
About METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN belongs to the group of medications called ‘anti-diabetic’ used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic or life-long condition in which blood sugar or glucose levels rise more than normal. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (metabolizes glucose), or if produced, it cannot function properly in the body.
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN is a combination of two medicines, namely: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin acts by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. It may deplete vitamin B12 levels. So, it is taken with methylcobalamin that can treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Thus, METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN does not cause a sudden lowering of the blood glucose level or significant hypoglycemia.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. You may experience side-effects of such as changes in taste, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (falling sick), diarrhoea, headache, anorexia (loss of appetite), and sweating. Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or worsen.
Do not take METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN, inform your doctor if you have liver problems, severe kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes, dehydration due to severe diarrhoea or vomiting, severe infections, acute heart failure or heart attack, and alcoholism. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Uses of METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN
Medicinal Benefits
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN is a combination of two medicines, namely: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin acts by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. Methylcobalamin reduces vitamin B12 deficiency. METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN does not cause significant hypoglycemia (sudden lowering of the blood glucose level). It is usually preferred in obese patients with diabetes as it may cause weight loss and lowers the complications of diabetes.
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Side Effects of METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN
- Change in taste
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Vomiting (being sick)
- Diarrhoea
- Hot sensation
- Headache
- Anorexia (loss of appetite)
- Sweating
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: It is a chronic or lifelong disease that keeps the body away from properly utilizing insulin. Hence, people affected with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, or there is resistance to the action of insulin. Middle-aged or older are most likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, so it is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination at night, slow wound healing, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be weight gain while in rare cases weight loss may be observed. The complication of type 2 diabetes also includes neuropathy (nerve problems), nephropathy (kidney problems), and retinopathy (damaged retina of eyes or blindness), loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, and increase the chance of heart attack or stroke.
FAQs
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN is a combination of two medicines, namely: Metformin and Methylcobalamin. Metformin reduces blood glucose levels by decreasing liver glucose production and intestinal glucose uptake. Methylcobalamin reduces vitamin B12 deficiency which can occur due to metformin.
Inform your doctor before having an X-ray or CT scan that you are taking METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN. Some imaging scans may involve the use of the injection of contrast materials that contain iodine into your bloodstream which may affect your kidney function.
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN is recommended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and not used for treating type 1 diabetes, a condition which occurs mainly due to deficiency of insulin.
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN is recommended for treating type 2 diabetes in obese patients as this medicine may have an effect on weight loss. However, if you experience excessive weight loss, consult your doctor immediately.
METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN may not cause significant hypoglycemia (reduction of blood sugar levels). However, its action is to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetes patients and can cause hypoglycemia if taken together with other medicines to treat diabetes, so consult a doctor if you have severe or recurrent hypoglycemic episodes while using METFORMIN+METHYLCOBALAMIN.
