Siamformet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

Initial therapy for newly diagnosed maturity-onset diabetes. Concurrent therapy w/ sulphonylurea for patients whose blood glucose level cannot be controlled by either metformin or sulfonylurea alone. Adjuvant therapy in insulin-dependent diabetes to reduce required insulin dosage.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1-2 tab once daily or bid, then gradually increase up to 4 tab daily until diabetic control is obtained. Concurrent use w/ sulfonylurea Initially 1 tab daily. Gradually increase dosage until diabetic control is obtained. Co-administration w/ insulin <60 u daily Initially add 1 tab, followed by gradual insulin reduction (4 u every 2-4 days).

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ cardiac failure, MI; alcoholism; diabetic coma & ketoacidosis from accumulation of ketone bodies; liver diseases; severe renal diseases. Pregnant women.

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Special Precautions

Symptoms of dizziness or fainting may occur. Check blood glucose level in concurrent therapy w/ sulphonylurea or insulin. Closely monitor patients for rapid blood glucose reduction in 1st 24 hr after addition of metformin in patients receiving >60 u insulin daily.

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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.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Siamformet tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;30 × 10's

Form

Siamformet tab 850 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;30 × 10's

Siamformet

metformin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical