Metformin
Biguanide · Type 2 Diabetes
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Metformin Hydrochloride
- Brand Name
- Glucophage
- Drug Class
- Biguanide
- Therapeutic Indication
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Treats
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Available Dosages
- 500mg, 850mg, 1000mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Biguanide
- Pregnancy Category
- Category B
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
Risk of lactic acidosis. Contraindicated in patients with renal impairment.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 6809
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 23155-841-01