Formet 850 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metformin hydrochloride |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Management of diabetes in overweight patients
- Reduction of diabetic complications in adults
- Use in children aged 10 years and adolescents
Pharmacology
- Biguanide type oral antihyperglycemic drug
- Lowers basal and postprandial plasma glucose
- Decreases hepatic glucose production
- Improves insulin sensitivity
Dosage & Administration
- Individualized dosage based on effectiveness and tolerance
- Maximum recommended daily doses
- Dosage for immediate release and extended release tablets
- Dosage adjustment for renal impaired patients
Interaction
- Interaction with Furosemide and Nifedipine
- Potential interaction with cationic drugs
- Effects on Cimetidine pharmacokinetics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active substance or excipients
- Acute metabolic acidosis
- Severe renal failure
- Conditions altering renal function
Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Lactic acidosis
- Decrease of vitamin B12 absorption
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Taste disturbance
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Liver function test abnormalities
- Skin reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommendation to use insulin during pregnancy
- Excretion into human breast milk
- Limited data on breastfeeding during treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Excretion by the kidney
- Lowering of vitamin B12 level
- Increased risk of hypoglycemia
- Regular monitoring of renal function
- Need for dose adjustment in certain conditions
Use in Special Populations
- Adjustment of dosage based on renal function in elderly subjects
- Confirmation of type 2 diabetes mellitus before treatment in children
- Caution in prescribing to children aged 10-12 years
- Assessment of renal function before and during treatment
Overdose Effects
- Occurrence of lactic acidosis
- Treatment in hospital
- Effectiveness of hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Biguanides
Storage Conditions
- Storage temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children