Biguanide
Metformin
- Brands
- 1
- Forms
- Tablet 500/850/1000 mg, Tablet 500 mg, 850 mg, Tablet 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g
- Used in
- 1 protocols
- Status
- Not verified
Brand list not yet checked by a pharmacist. Confirm in the DRAP registered-drugs database.
Indications
- Used for
- First-line for type 2 diabetes.
Cautions
- Stop if eGFR < 30; reduce if < 45
- Hold before iodinated contrast and during acute illness with dehydration
- GI upset; start low, go slow
Brands in Pakistan
GlucophageMerck