Glucophage (Metformin) is a hypoglycemic drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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The drug reduces the level of glucose in the blood, affecting the mechanisms of its absorption in the intestine, as well as the mechanisms of its production and utilization in the liver and muscles.
Metformin does not cause hypoglycemia, as it does not stimulate insulin secretion and does not directly affect the beta cells of the pancreas.
Unlike other antidiabetic agents, metformin has no significant effect on the secretion of glucagon, which is known to stimulate the release of glucose from the liver.
The mechanism of action of metformin is associated with its ability to suppress gluconeogenesis in the liver, reduce glucose absorption in the intestine and increase its utilization in the muscles.
When using metformin, the patient's body weight may decrease, which is due to a decrease in overweight in obese patients, as well as a decrease in appetite.