Biguanides Flashcards by Levi Stenberg | Brainscape

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Only drug

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Metformin

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MOA

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decreases glucose made in liver and glucose absorption. reduces insulin resistance

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Considerations

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don’t take 24 hrs before CT scan or 48 hrs after
can be taken with meals

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side effects

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minor GI

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