Anti Diabetetic
Metforbiox®
Brand Name:
Metforbiox®
Dosage:
1000 mg
Generic Name:
Metformin
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Antihyperglycemic
Therapeutic Indication:
Metformin: Metforbiox is indicated in patients with type 2 diabetes to control hyperglycemia
Dosage and Administration:
Initial dosage is 500 mg at breakfast for at least 1 week, then increasing to 500 mg twice daily for at least 1 week, with further increases as required, up to a usual maximum of 2 g daily in 3 divided doses with meals.
Side Effects:
Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, flatulence, weakness, headache, Indigestion, abdominal discomfort, decreased vitamin B12 levels.