Metformin XR 1000mg Tablet - Glucophage XR - 1 box

Reduction in risk or delay of onset of type 2 DM in adults, overweight patients with impaired glucose & fasting tolerance &/or increased HbA1c who are at high risk for developing overweight type 2 DM & still progressing towards type 2 DM despite implementing intensive lifestyle change for 3-6 months.

Monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents or with insulin for type 2 DM in adults when dietary management & exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control. Reduction of diabetic complications in overweight type 2 diabetic patients treated with IR metformin as 1st-line therapy after diet failure.

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Description

Active Ingredients

Metformin HCl 1000mg

Indication/Use

Adult with normal renal function (GFR ≥90 mL/min) Initially 1 tab once daily, adjusted based on blood glucose measurements after 10-15 days. Dosage may be increased every 10-15 days, up to max: 4 500-mg tab daily or 2 750- or 2 1,000-mg tab daily
Patient already treated w/ metformin Initially same daily dose of metformin IR tab
Transfer from another oral antidiabetic agent Discontinue the other agent & initiate as indicated
Combination w/ insulin 500 or 750 mg daily, adjust insulin dose based on blood glucose measurements
Patient w/ renal impairment (GFR 45-89 mL/min) Max: 2,000 mg daily, (GFR 30-44 mL/min) Max: 1,000 mg daily

Product Details

Brand

Reference: P06003345

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