Metformin Stella Adverse Reactions

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Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal adverse effects including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may occur with biguanides; patients may experience taste disturbance and there may be weight loss.
Absorption of various substances, including vitamin B₁₂ may be impaired.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Common: Vitamin B₁₂ decrease/deficiency.
Skin reactions have been reported rarely.
Hypoglycemia is rare with a biguanide given alone, although it may occur if other contributing factors or drugs are present.
Lactic acidosis, sometimes fatal, has occurred with biguanides, primarily with phenformin. When it has occurred with metformin most cases have been reported in patients whose condition contra-indicated the use of the drug, particularly those with renal impairment.

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Metformin Stella Adverse Reactions

metformin

Manufacturer:

Stellapharm

Distributor:

Stadpharm