Metformin Tablets
$500.00
Metformin Tablets 500 mg is an oral antihyperglycemic medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. As a member of the biguanide class, Metformin works primarily by reducing hepatic glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose tissue. It helps to lower blood glucose levels without causing hypoglycemia when used alone. This well-established medication is often used as a first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes and can be prescribed alone or in combination with other antidiabetic agents.
Recommended Usage:
- Indications:
- Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children aged 10 years and older.
- Can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antidiabetic agents (oral medications or insulin).
- Dosage and Administration:
- The usual starting dose is 500 mg once or twice daily with meals.
- The dose may be gradually increased based on the patient’s response and tolerability, typically up to a maximum of 2000-2500 mg per day, depending on the product formulation.
- It is recommended to take Metformin with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
- Dosing adjustments may be required for patients with renal impairment.
- Precautions:
- Not suitable for patients with severe renal impairment, metabolic acidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Monitor renal function periodically during treatment.
- Use with caution in patients with a history of lactic acidosis, liver disease, or alcoholism.
- Discontinue use temporarily before certain medical procedures, such as imaging with contrast dye, as it may affect kidney function.
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