METFORMIN hydrochloride, 1000mg, tab.
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DORAMETF1T-
Valid Article
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 20:55:19
Former
Code(s):
DORAOCBZLB0020
18.5.2 - Oral hypoglycaemic agents
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A10BA02
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
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METFORMIN
Therapeutic Action
Biguanide hypoglycaemic (facilitates insulin action)
Indications
First-line treatment of type-2 diabetes, when diet and lifestyle measures alone are insufficient.
Instructions for use
Metformin is used:
- as monotherapy
- in combination with glibenclamide or gliclazide, when glycaemic control is inadequate with metformin alone.
Precautions for Use
Contraindicated in patients with hepatic or renal failure.
Caution must be taken in patients with B12 deficiency,
Monitor the association with anti-tuberculosis medication (Bedaquiline, Linezolid).
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight
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