METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, extended release

מדינה: ארצות הברית

שפה: אנגלית

מקור: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

מרכיב פעיל:

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 786Z46389E) (METFORMIN - UNII:9100L32L2N)

זמין מ:

Bryant Ranch Prepack

מסלול נתינה (של תרופות):

ORAL

סוג מרשם:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

סממני תרפויטית:

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 ) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . - Hypersensitivity to metformin. - Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Risk Summary Limited data with metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. Published studies with metformin use during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with metformin and major birth defect or miscarriage risk [see Data]. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations]. No adverse developmental effects were observed when me

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NDC: 63629-8166-1: 180 Tablets in a BOTTLE NDC: 63629-8166-2: 30 Tablets in a BOTTLE

מצב אישור:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

מאפייני מוצר

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, EXTENDED
RELEASE
BRYANT RANCH PREPACK
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
METFORMIN
HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE
FULL PRESCRIBING
INFORMATION FOR METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS.
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1995
WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
POSTMARKETING CASES OF METFORMIN-ASSOCIATED LACTIC ACIDOSIS HAVE
RESULTED IN DEATH,
HYPOTHERMIA, HYPOTENSION, AND RESISTANT BRADYARRHYTHMIAS. SYMPTOMS
INCLUDED
MALAISE, MYALGIAS, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, SOMNOLENCE, AND ABDOMINAL
PAIN.
LABORATORY ABNORMALITIES INCLUDED ELEVATED BLOOD LACTATE LEVELS, ANION
GAP ACIDOSIS,
INCREASED LACTATE/PYRUVATE RATIO; AND METFORMIN PLASMA LEVELS
GENERALLY > 5
MCG/ML. (5.1)
RISK FACTORS INCLUDE RENAL IMPAIRMENT, CONCOMITANT USE OF CERTAIN
DRUGS, AGE > 65
YEARS OLD, RADIOLOGICAL STUDIES WITH CONTRAST, SURGERY AND OTHER
PROCEDURES, HYPOXIC
STATES, EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL INTAKE, AND HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT. STEPS TO
REDUCE THE RISK
OF AND MANAGE METFORMINASSOCIATED LACTIC ACIDOSIS IN THESE HIGH RISK
GROUPS ARE
PROVIDED IN THE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. (5.1)
IF LACTIC ACIDOSIS IS SUSPECTED, DISCONTINUE METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
EXTENDED-
RELEASE TABLETS AND INSTITUTE GENERAL SUPPORTIVE MEASURES IN A
HOSPITAL SETTING.
PROMPT HEMODIALYSIS IS RECOMMENDED. (5.1)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a biguanide
indicated as an adjunct to diet and
exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult Dosage for Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets:
Swallow metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets whole and
never crush, cut or chew (2.1)
Starting dose: 500 mg orally once daily with the evening meal (2.1)
Increase the dose in increments of 500 mg w