INDICATIONS:
​Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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Not recommended for use in any type of metabolic acidosis and diabetic pre-coma
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Patients with severe renal failure (GFR < 30 mL/min)
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Acute conditions with the potential to alter renal function (dehydration, severe infection, or shock)
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Disease that may cause tissue hypoxia such as acute or worsening of chronic disease, decompensated heart failure, respiratory failure, recent MI, or shock
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Hepatic insufficiency, acute alcohol intoxication, alcoholism
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Hypersensitivity to metformin or its excipients
Metformin Hydrochloride
Glucoform
Oral Hypoglycemic Agent
CONTENTS:
Each injection contains 500 mg of Metformin Hydrochloride​
DOSAGE:
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Initial dose of 500 mg once or twice daily or individualize for patients as prescribed by physician based on blood sugar control
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If control is not obtained in 2 weeks, a gradual increase to a maximum of 3g daily with caution for 10 to 14 days
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Should be taken with meals
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AVAILABILITY:
Box of 100's
