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Preparations (20) Prescribing in Renal Disease (1) Prescribing in Liver Disease (1)
Active Ingredient METFORMIN
Therapeutic Class BIGUANIDES
Indications Diabetes mellitus in obese, mature onset, diabetes without ketosis,
when diet and attempts at weight loss fail.
Caution Anorexia or dyspep sia occurs in 15% of cases. Lactic acidosis is an
infrequent side effect. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence. C.f.
Prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 15; 32. Not recom More ...
Dose Range 500mg 2-3 times daily or 850mg once or twice daily with or after
meals. Gradually increase at intervals of at least 1 week, to 2- 3 g
daily . Doses greater than 2g, give in 3 divided doses. Extended Release: Initial dose of 500 mg once daily in
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Preparations (23) Prescribing in Renal Disease Prescribing in Liver Disease
Active Ingredient METFORMIN XR
Therapeutic Class BIGUANIDES
Indications
Caution
Dose Range
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding