Metforlip/Metforlip SR Mechanism of Action

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Pharmacology: Mechanism of Action: Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent, which improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. Its pharmacologic mechanisms of action are different from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. Unlike sulfonylurea, metformin does not produce hypoglycemia in either patient with type 2 diabetes or normal subjects and does not cause hyperinsulinemia.

Metforlip/Metforlip SR Mechanism of Action

metformin

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Healthcare Pharma

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San Lwin Trading

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San Lwin Trading