METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, film coated, extended release

Ország: Egyesült Államok

Nyelv: angol

Forrás: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktív összetevők:

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

Beszerezhető a:

AvKARE

INN (nemzetközi neve):

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Összetétel:

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg

Az alkalmazás módja:

ORAL

Recept típusa:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terápiás javallatok:

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. Important Limitations of Use Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with:Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30mL/min/1.73 m 2 )  [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] . Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30mL/min/1.73 m 2 )  [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] . - Known hypersensitivity to metformin hydrochloride. Known hypersensit

Termék összefoglaló:

Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 500 mg are available as blue, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, an orifice on both sides, imprinted with “ WPI ” on the top and “ 500 ” on the bottom of one side, and plain on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 90    NDC 42291-558-90 Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 1,000 mg are available as white to off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, an orifice on both sides, imprinted with “ WPI ” on the top and “ 1000 ” on the bottom of one side, and plain on the other. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 90    NDC 42291-559-90 Store at 20º to 25ºC (68º to 77ºF) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Engedélyezési státusz:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Termékjellemzők

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
AVKARE
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP
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 METFORMIN-ASSOCIATED 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)
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Boxed Warning 04/2017
Dosage and Administration ( 2) 04/2016
Contraindications ( 4) 04/2016
Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1) 04/2017
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)
Important limitations of use:
Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.