Goodmet 850 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metformin hydrochloride
Company Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Goodmet 500 mg tablet

Title

  • Goodmet Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Biguanide
  • Therapeutic Class: Biguanides

Description

  • Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children from 10 years of age and adolescents
  • Can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents or with insulin
  • Lower both basal and postprandial plasma glucose
  • Decreases hepatic glucose production and intestinal absorption of glucose
  • Improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization
  • Dosage must be individualized based on effectiveness and tolerance
  • Usual starting dose for adults: 500 mg twice a day or 850 mg once a day (immediate release tablet)
  • Usual starting dose for children: 500 mg twice a day (immediate release tablet)
  • Swallow extended release tablet whole, without crushing, cutting, or chewing
  • Usual starting dose for adult extended release tablet: 500 mg once daily with the evening meal
  • Dosage adjustment for renal impaired patients based on eGFR levels
  • Potential interactions with Furosemide, Nifedipine, and cationic drugs, among others
  • Contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity, acute metabolic acidosis, severe renal failure, and acute conditions altering renal function
  • Possible side effects include gastrointestinal disorders, taste disturbance, lactic acidosis, and skin reactions
  • Not recommended during pregnancy; caution advised during breastfeeding
  • Substantially excreted by the kidney, regular monitoring of renal function advised
  • Dosage adjustment based on renal function for the elderly
  • No effect on growth and puberty detected in children during controlled clinical studies

Dimensions

  • Immediate Release Tablet: 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg
  • Extended Release Tablet: 500 mg, 1000 mg

Color Options

  • White

Functions

  • Antihyperglycemic
  • Reduces glucose production
  • Improves insulin sensitivity
  • Increases peripheral glucose uptake
  • Lowers postprandial plasma glucose

Materials

  • Metformin Hydrochloride

Technical Specifications

  • Administration:
    • Oral
  • Storage Conditions: Below 30°C, protected from light & moisture

Design Elements

  • Dosage Form:
    • Tablet
  • Age Group:
    • Adults
    • Children (10 years and above)
    • Adolescents
  • Dosage Adjustments:
    • Based on renal function
  • Packaging:
    • Protective packaging
  • Special Populations:
    • Elderly
    • Renal impaired patients

Usability Features

  • Individualized Dosage: Based on effectiveness and tolerance
  • Swallowing Instruction: Extended release tablet should be swallowed whole

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