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It is a hypoglycemic drug, it is used for high blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes and other conditions.
Many people can control type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise. Following a specially planned diet and exercise will always be important when you have diabetes, even when taking medication.
To work properly, the amount of Siofor you take must be balanced with the amount and type of food you eat and the amount of exercise you get.
If you change your diet or exercise, you will want to test your blood sugar to determine if it is too low. Your doctor will teach you what to do if this happens.
Siofor does not help patients with type 1 diabetes because they cannot produce insulin from their pancreas gland . Your blood glucose is best controlled with insulin injections.
Siofor is available only with a prescription from your doctor.
Once a drug has been approved for marketing for a particular use, experience may show that it is useful for other medical problems as well.
Although this use is not included in the product labeling, Siofor is used in certain patients with the following medical condition:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Siofor contains Metformin Hydrochloride as an active ingredient.
Siofor works by helping to restore the body’s proper response to the insulin it naturally produces.
Siofor analogs are the following drugs:
- Glucomet.
- Diaformina.
- Metformin.
- PANFOR.
- Tefor.
Pharmacological action
It is a hypoglycemic drug, which includes metformin hydrochloride. This material reduces the level of glucose in the blood. When using Siofor it has a stimulating effect on lipid metabolism.
The drug lowers cholesterol and reduces body weight and stabilizes it. Siofor has a positive effect on blood clotting.
Product shape
Siofor is available in white tablets, which have a circular or oblong shape. In the audio pack of 60 tablets.
Siofor indications
According to the instructions Siofor is used for the treatment of diabetes of the second type. Recommended for use in treating overweight patients. The drug is often used in cases where the treatment of diabetes through diet and exercise has been ineffective.
It is often used to prevent weight gain, and patients with metabolic diabetes. Siofor reduces the levels of insulin, which is contained in the blood. This medicine can be used as the main and auxiliary medicine in combination with other medicines.
Siofor is not recommended under the following conditions:
- Ketoacidosis
- Diabetic coma.
- Diabetic foot syndrome.
- Hypoglycemia .
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Alcoholism.
- Heart failure.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Infectious diseases.
- Abnormal liver function and kidneys.
- Lactic acidosis (including history).
- Surgery and trauma.
According to the instructions, Siofor should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, as well as in children who have not reached the age of 16. Treatment of patients over 65 years of age with the help of Siofor should be especially careful.
Instructions for use
The dose, which depends on the level of glucose in the blood, is set by a doctor. Treatment with Siofor should be gradually increased in dose. Start at 0.5g per day, for a week to increase the dose to 1.5g per day.
- According to the instructions, the maximum daily dose is 3 g of Siofor
- The tablets are taken during a meal, you need to drink plenty of fluids.
- If the dose of the medicine is more than one tablet a day, divide into two or three doses.
- The duration of treatment with this medicine is determined by the doctor.
Side effects
- Fatigue.
- Muscle pain.
- Numb or cold feeling in arms and legs.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Dizziness.
- Stomach ache.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting
- Uneven heart rate
Application of Siofor during pregnancy
Do not take Siofor during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, as its components could affect the development of the fetus.
Drug interactions
If you use other medicines or over-the-counter products at the same time, the effects of Siofor may change. This can increase your risk of side effects or make your medicine not work properly.
Tell your doctor about all medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so your doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.
Siofor may interact with the following medications and products:
- Birth control pills.
- Digoxin.
- Furosemide.
- Niacin.
- Phenothiazines.
- Phenytoin
