Metformin Flashcards
1
Q
Metformin Indications
A
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Anuvolontary infert dir yo pcos(w/ clomiphene)
2
Q
Metformin caution/monitoring?
A
Renal Hepatic Conditions that alter renal fx (dehyd) Conditions that risk tissue hypoxia Surgery Elderly (with glibenclamide) Safe lactation
3
Q
Metformin Side effects?
A
Malabsorption b12
Nausea vom diarrhoea
500-3g
4
Q
Metformin counselling?
A
With or after food
Tell dr nausea vomiting diarrhea loss app
Have something to eat if ur having alc
5
Q
Metformin MOA?
A
Reduce hepatic glucose prod
Inc peripheral utilisation of glucose
