Products

DARTMET-500/1000

BRAND NAME: DARTMET-500 & DARTMET-1000

PACKING: 1x15

INDICATED IN: Type-II Diabetes mellitus

Composition

  • Metformin HCl 500mg TAB
  • Metformin HCl 1000mg (SR) TAB

Mode of Action

Metformin: Belongs to a class of drug called as Biguanides. It is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by decreasing the glucose production by inhibiting gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in liver. Metformin acts as an insulin sensitizer, enhances insulin sensitivity by increasing the hepatic & peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.

Benefits

Lowering of blood glucose levels is an important part of managing diabetes mellitus. If anyone can control the level of glucose it will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Usage

warnings As directed by your doctor.


warnings Along with proper diet and exercise.


warnings DARTMET-500 & DARTMET-1000 tablets are to be taken with or without food.

Precautions

warnings Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with DARTMET-500 & DARTMET-1000 tablets; it may cause serious damage to your kidneys, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.


warnings Pregnancy

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.


warnings Medicine

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor.


warnings Liver & Kidney

Should be used with caution in patients with liver & kidney disease.