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Metformin - oral antihyperglycemic agent for treatement of type II diabetes. 8th most prescribed drug in
Metformin - oral ... treatement of type II diabetes ... #Pharmacology #Metformin ... Fortamet #AMPK #Overview
Metformin 
Current Renal Dose Adjustments due to Risk of Lactic Acidosis 
> 60 No adjustment 
45-60
Metformin Current ... 45-60 Monitor eGFR ... already taking metformin ... #Dosing #Dose #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
 •
Metformin in Diabetic ... maximum dose eGFR ... recommended dose eGFR ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #management
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First ... Treatment for Diabetes ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Prescribing
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications ... #overview #management
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... FDA recommends, metformin ... T2D, CKD, & an eGFR ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... ADA #KDIGO #eGFR
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... not initiate if eGFR ... not continue if eGFR ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Patient factors influencing the selection Of glucose-lowering drugs Other than SGLT2i and metformin in T2D and
than SGLT2i and metformin ... —4 inhibitor, eGFR ... type 2 diabetes; ... Management in CKD ... #management #treatment
Diabetes Medication Choice
-Diabetes Medication Choice decision aid cards provide information on medications commonly used to treat
Diabetes Medication ... Choice -Diabetes ... - To date only metformin ... images/2507 #Management ... Reduction #Costs #Pharmacology