metformin

is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder with a
bitter taste

chemical name of metformin

This small molecule is soluble in water and _
alcohol; on the other hand, it is practically insoluble in ether or
_.

molecular formual of metformin

weight of metformin

5 brand names of metformin

is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control
blood sugar level. It is used together with diet and exercise to
improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes
mellitus.

is a unique brand of metformin. It is the first and only type of
liquid metformin available. Like all metformin, is used
in conjunction with diet and exercise to lower blood glucose
levels amongst people with type 2 diabetes. 5mL is the
equivalent of 500mg tablets of metformin.

is often the first choice of metformin brands for
people with diabetes and obesity. lowers hypoglycaemia risks and comes in
blister packs of ten tablets, usually either 500mg or 1000mg.
it is sometimes prescribed as an initial therapy, or may be
delivered alongside a sulphonylurea.

is contraindicated amongst patients with
diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic acidosis and renal dysfunction.
it is an extended release tablet used as an oral
antihyperglycaemic drug.

comes in 850mg tablets that are classed
as oral anti-diabetics. This drug is usually prescribed to
overweight patients who cannot achieve adequate control using
diet and exercise.

The maximum daily dose is _ a day. This can be taken as
_ tablets a day.

Liquid metformin should be taken in _ doses of 500mg,
850mg or 1,000mg.

The most common side effects are _

Metformin decreases absorption of
_ and _ which can result in deficiency.