Glucophage

Glucophage (Metformin) is used for regulating blood sugar in patients of a wide range of age groups with type II diabetes.

Drug Name

Trade Mark Name: Glucophage
Generic Name: Metformin

Drug Uses

Glucophage is mainly applied in patients suffering from or running the risk of acquiring type II diabetes as well as certain other medical conditions including polycystic ovaries.

How Taken

Your doctor may prescribe you start taking Glucophage with either 500mg or 850mg twice a day with gradual increasing of the dose, by 500mg or 850mg daily with the maximum of 2550mg dose per day that should be distributed between three takings.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Glucophage is an oral drug used in patients of all age groups with type II diabetes that works by lowering the level of blood sugar (glucose). The mechanisms of the drug are based on stimulation of glucose inhibiting by fat and muscle tissues of the organism making them more sensitive to the effects of insulin, the hormone responsible for the blood sugar uptake.