Metformin

Strengths: 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg

Dosage Form: Tablets

Description:

Metformin is a first-line oral antidiabetic agent used to manage type 2 diabetes. It lowers glucose production in the liver and improves insulin sensitivity.

Key Features:

• Weight-neutral
• Minimal risk of hypoglycemia
• Widely prescribed with strong safety profile

Precautions:

• Not for use in patients with severe renal impairment
• Regular monitoring of renal function is essential
• May cause GI disturbances in some patients