Manufacturer:
Boston Pharma
Contents:
Metformin HCl.
Indications:
Listed in Dosage.
Contraindications:
Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis with or
without coma (including diabetic ketoacidosis). Renal failure, severe
renal or hepatic impairment, acute conditions which may affect renal
function e.g. dehydration, severe infection or shock. Cardiac failure,
CHF, IDDM, severe impairment of thyroid function; acute or chronic
alcoholism. Acute or chronic diseases which may cause tissue hypoxia
e.g. cardiac or respiratory failure, recent MI or shock. Pregnancy,
lactation.
Special Precautions:
Caution when used in patients with CHF
especially in those with unstable or acute heart failure. Risk of lactic
acid accumulation increases with the degree of renal impairment. May
need to discontinue treatment in patients with stress-related states
e.g. fever, trauma, infection or surgery. Metformin should be
temporarily discontinued for 48 hr in patients undergoing radiologic
studies involving intravascular admin of iodinated contrast materials.
Elderly. Monitor renal function regularly. May impair ability to drive
or operate machinery.
Dosage:
Adult: PO Type 2 DMInitial: 500 mg 2-3 times/day, may increase slowly. Max:2.25 g/day. Polycystic ovary syndrome Initial: 500 mg/day in the morning for 1 wk, then 500 mg twice daily for 1 wk, then 1.5-1.7 g/day in 2-3 divided doses.
Class:
Antidiabetic Agents
Presentation/Packing:
Metformin Boston 500 mg x 10 blisters x 10 film-coated tablets
Metformin Boston 850 mg x 5 blisters x 20 film-coated tablets
Details:
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