2023年8月22日 · Metformin is an FDA-approved antidiabetic agent that manages high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. It reduces glucose absorption from the intestines, lowers liver glucose production, and improves insulin sensitivity. Metformin is recommended with dietary changes and exercise for better results.

2024年5月7日 · Metformin is available as Fortamet, Glumetza, and generic metformin in the following dosage forms that are taken by mouth. 500 mg, 625 mg, 750 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg oral tablets

2024年4月23日 · Initial dose: 500 to 1000 mg orally once a day. Dose titration: Increase in 500 mg increments weekly as tolerated. Maximum dose: 2000 mg/day. Metformin, if not contraindicated, should be considered first line-therapy for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

2024年12月6日 · Doctors may prescribe metformin to manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. If your doctor prescribes metformin oral tablet, your starting dosage will likely be 500 mg twice...

2021年9月21日 · Immediate-release tablets. Typical starting dosage: 500 mg taken twice per day. Dosage changes: Your doctor will increase your dosage by 500 mg every week in divided doses. Maximum dosage: 2,000...

2025年2月1日 · Metformin alone (Glumetza®): At first, 500 mg once a day taken with the evening meal. Then, your doctor may increase your dose if needed until your blood sugar is controlled. However, the dose is usually not more than 2000 mg per day.

2024年10月22日 · Metformin is used in adults and certain children to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is used along with a diet and exercise plan as part of a complete treatment...

2025年1月23日 · Metformin hydrochloride tablets are 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) Adult Dosage for metformin hydrochloride tablets: Pediatric Dosage for metformin hydrochloride tablets: Renal Impairment:

2017年2月7日 · Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP are oral antihyperglycemic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride (N,N-dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide hydrochloride) is ...

For the immediate-release oral form of metformin, it is recommended to begin with an initial dosage of 500 mg once or twice daily. The dosage may be gradually increased from 2000 to 2500 mg in 2 to 3 divided doses to achieve the desired glycemic levels. To achieve glycemic targets, insulin therapy may be coadministered with metformin.