Doctors use it as an adjunctive monotherapy to diet and exercise measures for improving glycemic control in patients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. If the trio of Avandia, diet and exercise fail or if the trio of diet, exercise and metformin fail to help these patients, physicians can combine Avandia with metformin. Avandia is FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes. Physicians should not use Avandia for pediatric patients. Also be aware that using the medication can lead to upper respiratory infection, anemia and edema.
Doctors can use the medication with metformin or sulfonylureas.
When Diet And Exercise Aren't Enough Glucophage is an antihyperglycemic agent that improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose levels. Glucophage is an antihyperglycemic agent that improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose levels. Glucophage decreases hepatic glucose production and the intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity. When dietary measures alone fail to have an impact on the hypoglycemia of type 2 diabetes patients, doctors can prescribe Glucophage as an adjunctive monotherapy to help lower blood glucose in these patients. Also be aware that physicians can prescribe Glucophage with a sulfonylurea or insulin to improve glycemic control.