Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Metformin may also be used for...
Generic Name: metformin hydrochloride Dosage Form: tablet, film coated Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride) Tablets Glucophage® XR (metformin hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets Glucophage Description Glucophage® (metformin hydrochloride) Tablets and Glucophage® XR (metformin hydrochloride)...
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Generic Name: Metformin hydrochloride Dosage Form: tablet, film coated Metformin HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP, 500 mg, 850 mg, and 1000 mg 1048 1049 7214 Rx only Metformin Description Metformin hydrochloride tablets USP are oral antihyperglycemic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Metformin...
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Generic Name: Metformin (met-FOR-min) Brand Name: Glucophage Metformin may rarely cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Most of these cases have occurred in diabetic patients who also have certain kidney problems. The risk of lactic acidosis may be greater if you have...
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Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Metformin may also be used for...
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Comprehensive and accurate Metformin side effects information for consumers and healthcare professionals.
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A drug widely used to treat high blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may hold some promise in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung cancer, according to extremely
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Lists the various brand names available for medicines containing metformin. Find information on metformin use, treatment, drug class and molecular formula.
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Pronunciation: (met-FORE-min HYE-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: Biguanide Trade Names: Fortamet - Tablets, ER 500 mg - Tablets, ER 1,000 mg Trade Names: Glucophage - Tablets 500 mg - Tablets 850 mg - Tablets 1,000 mg Trade Names: Glucophage XR - Tablets, ER 500 mg - Tablets, ER 750 mg Trade Names: Glumetza -...
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Brand names: Glucovance Why is Glyburide, Metformin prescribed? Glucovance is used in the treatment of type 2 (noninsulin dependent) diabetes. Diabetes develops when the body's ability to burn sugar declines and the unused sugar builds up in the bloodstream. Ordinarily, sugar is moved out of the blood...
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See also:
Diabetes, Type 2
Female Infertility
Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
