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Indications ⬇

REMS


Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

F and E: LACTIC ACIDOSIS

GI: abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, unpleasant metallic taste

Hemat: ↓vitamin B12 levels

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Riomet ER

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Decreases hepatic glucose production.
  • Decreases intestinal glucose absorption.
  • Increases sensitivity to insulin.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Maintenance of blood glucose.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antidiabetics

Pharmacologic Classification: biguanides

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: 50–60% absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Extensively distributed to tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Eliminated almost entirely unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-Life: 17.6 hr.

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Glucophage

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO-IRunknownunknown12 hr
PO-ERunknown4–8 hr24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

met-FOR-min

Pill Image

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Code ⬆

NDC Code