METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, film coated METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE tablet, extended release

Nchi: Marekani

Lugha: Kiingereza

Chanzo: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Viambatanisho vya kazi:

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

Inapatikana kutoka:

Ascend Laboratories, LLC

INN (Jina la Kimataifa):

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tungo:

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg

Njia ya uendeshaji:

ORAL

Dawa ya aina:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Matibabu dalili:

Metformin hydrochloride tablets is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride tablets and 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 tablets and 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 assoc

Bidhaa muhtasari:

Table 13:  Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP and Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP  Available Strengths, Units, and Appearance Store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F); excursions permitted to 15°–30°C (59°–86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Dispense in light-resistant containers.

Idhini hali ya:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Tabia za bidhaa

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE - METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE - METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, EXTENDED
RELEASE
ASCEND LABORATORIES, LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
METFORMIN
HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE
TABLETS
SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR METFORMIN
HYDROCHLORIDE
TABLETS AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS.
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
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 TABLETS AND
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS AND INSTITUTE GENERAL
SUPPORTIVE
MEASURES IN A HOSPITAL SETTING. PROMPT HEMODIALYSIS IS RECOMMENDED.
(5.1)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Metformin is a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise
to improve glycemic control in adults
and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. (1) (1)
Metformin is a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to