Week 8 - biguinides Flashcards
1
Q
Glucophage
A
Metformin
2
Q
How does metformin lower blood sugar?
A
allows for sugar to enter cells, improves tolerance
3
Q
What are the indications for metformin?
A
t2d
4
Q
What are the adverse effects for metformin
A
GI UPSET, metallic taste, weight loss
5
Q
What are the drug interactions for metformin
A
affects contrast media, alcohol
6
Q
What is the boxed warning?
A
lactic acidosis
7
Q
Contraindications?
A
renal impairment (severe >30mg) and elderly patients > 80
8
Q
What can be done about GI effects?
A
switch to XR to minimize
