Nidcor Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metformin HCl

Indications/Uses

To improve glycemic control in patients w/ type 2 DM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Start w/ 500 mg once a day, increase dosage gradually at increments of 500 mg/day every 2 wk. Max: 2,500 mg/day in 3 divided doses.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Renal impairment, liver & chronic hypoxic lung diseases, heart failure requiring pharmacologic treatment, history of lactic acidosis.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue in patients undergoing radiologic studies involving intravascular administration of iodinated contrast media. Debilitated & malnourished. Pregnancy. Childn. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, flatulence, asthenia, indigestion, anorexia & headache.

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Drug Interactions

May reduce vit B₁₂ & folate absorption. May reverse the effect on vit B₁₂ absorption by calcium. Potentiated effect w/ alcohol.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

ATC Classification

A10BA02 - metformin ; Belongs to the class of biguanides. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nidcor tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P661.31/box)

Nidcor

metformin

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

PNSV Asia