Zendiab Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

NIDDM.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 850 mg or 500 mg 3 times daily. Maintenance: 1 tab 3 times daily. Max: 2 tab 3 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ or after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Diabetic coma, ketoacidosis, renal impairment, chronic liver disease, cardiac failure, MI, alcoholism, history of lactic acidosis, shock, hypoxemia. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ impaired kidney function, conditions which trigger dehydration. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, GI disorders, reduced vit B₁₂ absorption.

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Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants. May reduce renal clearance w/ cimetidine.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BA02 - metformin ; Belongs to the class of biguanides. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zendiab FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp184,538/boks)

Zendiab

metformin

Manufacturer:

Zenith Pharmaceuticals