Glumend Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

Type 2 DM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Monotherapy & combination w/ other oral antidiabetic agent Starting dose: 500 mg or 850 mg bid-tid. Slowly increase by an increment of 1 tab after 10-15 days depending on blood glucose measurements. Max daily dose: 3 g in 3 divided doses. Combination w/ insulin Starting dose: 500 mg or 850 mg bid-tid, while insulin dosage is adjusted on the basis of blood glucose measurements. Childn ≥10 yr & adolescent Monotherapy & combination w/ insulin Starting dose: 500 mg or 850 mg once daily. Slowly increase by an increment of 1 tab after 10-15 days depending on the basis of blood glucose measurements. Max daily dose: 2 g in 2 or 3 divided doses.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or after meals.

Contraindications

Diabetic coma, ketoacidosis, predisposition to lactic acidosis, severe infection or trauma, dehydration, alcohol dependence, deficiencies of vit B₁₂, folic acid & Fe. Should not be given to patients w/ recent MI, dehydration, or any other condition likely to predispose to lactic acidosis. Hepatic or renal impairment. Not advised during pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Long term administration may cause disturbance of vit B₁₂ absorption.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea & diarrhea; metallic taste; wt loss.

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Drug Interactions

Increased risk of lactic acidosis & hypoglycemia w/ alcohol. Concomitant use w/ drugs that may impair renal function. Impaired absorption of vit B₁₂.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BA02 - metformin ; Belongs to the class of biguanides. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Glumend FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Glumend

metformin

Manufacturer:

ACME Lab

Distributor:

SEA-KING Pharma

Marketer:

Uno Medique Pharmaceuticals