SB-Met 1000 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Sunman birdem pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Management of diabetes in overweight patients
- First-line therapy after diet failure
Pharmacology
- Biguanide type oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers basal and postprandial plasma glucose
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Decreases hepatic glucose production
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage based on effectiveness and tolerance
- Metformin immediate release tablet
- Metformin extended release tablet
- Dosage adjustments for adults and children
Interaction
- Possible interaction with Furosemide and Nifedipine
- Potential interaction with cationic drugs
- Drugs leading to hyperglycemia and loss of glycemic control
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Severe renal failure
- Acute conditions altering renal function
Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Lactic acidosis
- Taste disturbance
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hepatic function test abnormalities
- Skin reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased risk of congenital abnormalities
Precautions & Warnings
- Excretion and accumulation by the kidney
- Lowering of vitamin B12 level
- Increased risk of hypoglycemia
- Regular monitoring of renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly subjects
- Caution in prescribing to children aged 10-12 years
- Regular assessment of renal function
Overdose Effects
- Medical emergency in case of lactic acidosis
- Treatment with hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Biguanides
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children