Glucophage is one of the commercial names of Metformin. This drug belongs to the Biguanide group. This drug is mainly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially for those who still have some active and active cells in the pancreas. In addition, this drug is used by some people for weight loss, and is also used to treat cystic fibrosis.
Metformin is used to reduce the level of sugar in the blood by reducing the absorption of the digestive system of glucose Glucose to the blood, and reduce the production of liver and kidney cells of glucose, and also by increasing the sensitivity of the cells of the body to insulin. This in turn reduces blood sugar level. Metformin is usually used as an adjuvant for another drug to treat diabetes. The diabetic should stay as far away as possible from fatty substances as well as sugar. Thus, the action of metformin also helped in its ability to lose weight for some people.
For the use of metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovaries, its ability to increase the sensitivity of the body’s cells to insulin and reduce its resistance has helped. The disease of polycystic ovarian fibrosis is accompanied by the inability of the body’s cells to use insulin known as resistance to the body’s cells to insulin Insulin resistance It occurs in the vast majority of women with PCOS. On the other hand, the excess weight effect on the formation of bags on the ovaries and is known that this is one of the factors that increase the chance of occurrence and cause of polycystic ovaries, and therefore the ability of Metformin to lose weight will help in the treatment of women from this disease.
Metformin is available in pharmacies with multiple trade names and different strengths and doses. Common side effects associated with the use of metformin include diarrhea, gas, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. And may cause swelling of the face, lips and tongue, as well as difficulty breathing and other side effects. These side effects do not necessarily occur for all people who use this medication. Other brands of Metformin are Metformal, Glymet, Formit, Diaphage, Glucare and others.