Neomet Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

Treatment of NIDDM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initial dose: 500-1,000 mg daily in divided doses. Max: 5 tab daily.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Juvenile DM, diabetic coma, ketoacidosis, renal & hepatic insufficiency, cardiac & resp insufficiency, severe infection, alcohol abuse, history of lactic acidosis. Pregnancy. Elderly.

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Special Precautions

Monitor renal & hepatic competence during therapy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

GI discomfort, diarrhea, nausea & anorexia. May impair vit B₁₂ & folic acid absorption.

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Drug Interactions

Antihyperglycemic, salicylates & pyrazolones, MAOIs, oxytetracycline, ACE inhibitors, derivatives of clofibrate, cyclophosphamide & insulin. β-blockers, clonidine, reserpine & guanethidine. Glucocorticoids, OCs, adrenaline & other sympathomimetics, glucagons, thyroid hormones & phenothiazines. Cimetidine, alcohol.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Neomet tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P700/pack)

Neomet

metformin

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Littman