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Metformin, a biguanide, lowers both basal and postprandial glucose without causing hypoglycemia. Mechanisms:
- Decreases hepatic glucose production
- Reduces intestinal glucose absorption
- Improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization
Formet XR Tablet is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients when dietary management and exercise alone do not provide adequate glycemic control.
- Adults: Can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin.
- Children (≥10 years) and adolescents: Can be used as monotherapy or in combination with insulin.
Reduces the risk of diabetic complications in overweight type 2 diabetic adults treated with metformin after diet failure.
