国家: 美国
语言: 英文
来源: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 786Z46389E) (METFORMIN - UNII:9100L32L2N)
McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 850 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Metformin hydrochloride tablets are 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 are 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 m 2 ) [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 or metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. Published
Product: 63739-702 NDC: 63739-702-10 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in a BLISTER PACK / 10 in a BOX, UNIT-DOSE
Abbreviated New Drug Application
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED McKesson Corporation ---------- PATIENT INFORMATION Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, USP Rx only Read this information carefully before you start taking this medicine and each time you refill your prescription. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of your doctor's advice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand some of this information or if you want to know more about this medicine. WHAT ARE METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS? Metformin hydrochloride tablets and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are used to treat type 2 diabetes. This is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. People with type 2 diabetes are not able to make enough insulin or respond normally to the insulin their bodies make. When this happens, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood. This can lead to serious medical problems including kidney damage, amputations, and blindness. Diabetes is also closely linked to heart disease. The main goal of treating diabetes is to lower your blood sugar to a normal level. High blood sugar can be lowered by diet and exercise, by a number of medicines taken by mouth, and by insulin shots. Before you take metformin hydrochloride tablets or metformin hydrochloride extended- release tablets, try to control your diabetes by exercise and weight loss. While you take your diabetes medicine, continue to exercise and follow the diet advised for your diabetes. No matter what your recommended diabetes management plan is, studies have shown that maintaining good blood sugar control can prevent or delay complications of diabetes, such as blindness. Metformin hydrochloride tablets and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets have the same active ingredient. However, metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets work longer in your body. Both of these medicines help co 阅读完整的文件
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED MCKESSON CORPORATION DBA SKY PACKAGING ---------- 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 OR 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 tablets are 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) Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exerc 阅读完整的文件