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Decrease hepatic glucose output (the liver releases less glucose into the bloodstream) |
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| Glucophage, Glucophage XR |
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| ADA treatment guildelines state that metformin should be used as first - line therapy, unless? |
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| A1C > 10% or FBG > 250 mg/dL |
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| Metformin's affect on weight and does it cause hypoglycemia? |
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Weight neutral and NO hypoglycemia
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| Metformin + glyburide brand name? |
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| Metformin + Pioglitazone brand name is? |
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| Metformin + Rosiglitazone brand name is? |
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| Metformin + Sitagliptin brand name is? |
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| Most common side effect of metformin? |
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| Metformin contraindications? |
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Metformin should be stopped in any case of hpoxia, such as decompensated heart failure, respiratory failure or sepsis
Hold prior to use of IV contrast dye and wait 48 hours after the procedure |
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| Why iodinated contrast dye seperated from metformin? |
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Iodinated contrast dye increases risk of lactic acidosis - hold x 48 hours and recheck renal function prior to restarting metformin |
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| Vitamin supplement for metformin? |
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Metformin decreases folate and vitamin B-12 absorption: this can lead to neuropathic damage. Consider vitamin supplement |
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| Should metformin be taken with meals? |
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| Yes. To minimize GI upset |
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| How often is metformin taken? |
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Twice daily with morning and evening meals (daily w/evening meal if ER) |
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| A "side effect" of Glumetza and Fortamet? |
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May see shell or lumpy tablets in the stool. Not a problem; the medicine has been absorbed |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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