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Generic Name: | Metformin View Generic Items |
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Main Drug Group: | biguanides |
Indication: | is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. |
Pregnancy Category: | B |
Side Effects: | *Physical weakness (asthenia) *Diarrhea. *Gas (flatulence) *Symptoms of weakness, muscle pain (myalgia) *Upper respiratory tract infection. *Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) *Abdominal pain (GI complaints), lactic acidosis (rare) *Low blood levels of vitamin B-12. |
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