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Metformin Flashcards

1
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Class of metformin

A

Biguanides

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2
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What enzyme does metformin target

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AMP-kinase

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3
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How does metformin lower blood glucose

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+ peripheral tissues sensitivity to insulin
— gluconeogenesis in liver
+ glucose uptake in target tissues

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4
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Indication for metformin

A

T2D (overweight)

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5
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Contraindication of metformin

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Ketoacidosis

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Side effect of metformin

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Lactic acidosis

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