Drug Name:Metformin
Drug Class:Biguanide
Mechanism of Action:
  • Decreases hepatic glucose production
  • Increases insulin sensitivity
  • Decreases intestinal glucose absorption
Use:
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Lactic acidosis (rare)
Contraindications:
  • Renal impairment
  • Liver disease
  • Alcoholism
  • Hypoxia
  • Dehydration
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine