Metformin
Brand: Glucophage / Glycomet (IN) / Diabetmin (BD)
Class: Antidiabetic
Subclass: Biguanide
PK:
t½ 6 hours | Clearance: renal
Max Dose: 2550 day
moderate
AE: Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhea, metallic taste), B12 deficiency with long-term use,
RARE: lactic acidosis (risk in renal/hepatic/cardiac failure)