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Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Metformin (1000mg)

₹62₹56

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Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

Introduction to Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • It is the primary first-line medication for treating type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly in overweight individuals. 
  • It is an antidiabetic agent that controls high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

 

Safety Advice for Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It's generally advised to avoid alcohol consumption. While taking these medications as alcohol can potentiate the blood sugar-lowering effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

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It is also generally considered safe to use while pregnancy. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before using it during pregnancy.

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It is also generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before using it during breastfeeding.

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It is primarily excreted through the kidneys, It may cause lactic acidosis in rare cases, especially in individuals with kidney impairment. However, consult the doctor before use.

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It is generally safe for liver. However, consult the doctor before use.

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It's safe to drive after taking this medication; as it does not seem to impair the driving abilit; but if you feel any side effects avoid driving.

How Formin-SR 1000 Tablet works

It is in a group called biguanides. It helps manage diabetes by reducing how much sugar the liver makes, slowing down the absorption of sugar from the intestines, and making the body respond better to insulin.

How To Use Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • Follow your doctor's advice on the dose and duration.
  • Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking.
  • It is meant to be taken with food.
  • Consult your doctor for any concerns or adjustments to the medication routine.

Special Precautions About Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • Consult your healthcare provider before starting the medicine.
  • Inform about kidney or liver issues.
  • Monitor blood sugar regularly.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Benefits Of Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • Support stable glucose levels in the body.
  • It can assist in weight management.
  • Enhance fertility in individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Contributes to a lower risk of cardiovascular complications.

Side Effects Of Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Flatulence
  • Low blood sugar
  • Upset stomach

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

  • If you forget a dose of the drug, take it promptly.
  • But if your next dose is near, skip the missed one.
  • Avoid doubling up. Stick to your regular schedule for safe and effective use.
  • Doubling the dose is not recommended, ensuring proper adherence to your prescription for optimal outcomes.

Health And Lifestyle

Include nutrient rich-foods to your diet, manage carbohydrate impact, avoid overeating. Limit consumption of sugary foods and beverages like sweets and processed snacks. Follow regular meal timing and stay hydrated.

Drug Interaction

  • Sulfonylureas (e.g., Glimepiride)
  • ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Enalapril)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Alcohol
  • High-Fiber Foods

Disease Explanation

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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder which increases blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion, often linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, and lack of physical activity.

FAQ's on Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

How to take Formin?

Take Formin with or after a meal. Do not crush or chew the tablets and swallow it with a glass of water. If your doctor has prescribed one tablet a day, prefer taking it in the morning with breakfast. If you have been prescribed two tablets a day, then take one in the morning and other in the evening with dinner. In case of three doses a day, apart from morning and evening, you can take it with lunch. Taking Formin with meals will reduce its digestive problems like indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache and loss of appetite.

What are the benefits of taking Formin?

Formin is one of the first medicines that is given to patients with high blood sugar levels. It helps control blood sugar levels. It promotes the body’s response to the insulin made by the pancreas, decreases the amount of sugar made by the liver and decreases the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestines. Unlike other oral antidiabetic medicines, Formin when taken alone, rarely causes low blood sugar as it prevents the pancreas from secreting more insulin. In addition to being a great medicine to lower blood sugar levels, it also helps in controlling weight gain.

Can Formin make you sleepy?

Formin usually does not cause sleepiness and is well tolerated. However, the use of Formin may rarely cause sleep disorders and insomnia. Sleepiness may be due to a very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, which particularly occurs if your kidneys are not working properly. Contact your doctor if you feel sleepy or tired while taking Formin.

What does Formin do exactly?

People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin made by their bodies. When this happens, the concentration of sugar/glucose increases in the blood. Formin acts in several ways to reduce the increased levels of sugar in blood. Formin decreases glucose production from the liver and decreases absorption of glucose from the intestine after taking food while improving the sensitivity of the body organs and muscles towards insulin. This helps improve the uptake of glucose from the blood. It also helps your body to respond better to the insulin it makes naturally.

Does Formin cause weight loss?

Yes, Formin has been shown to cause weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. It may also cause a modest loss in weight in those overweight and obese individuals who are at risk for diabetes. In addition, patients who are sensitive or resistant to insulin may also show weight loss. But, do not start taking this medicine for weight loss on your own. Consult your doctor for the same.

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Pranav ayush

MBA in Pharmaceutical

Content Updated on

Saturday, 14 September, 2024

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Formin-SR 1000 Tablet

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