Anwendungsgebiete
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )
Gegenanzeigen
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Severe renal impairment (eGFR below 30 mL/minute/1.73 m 2 ) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Known hypersensitivity to metformin. Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma. Severe renal impairment: (eGFR below 30 mL/minute/1.73 m 2 ) ( 4 , 5.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to metformin ( 4 ) Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma ( 4 )
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Lactic Acidosis : See boxed warning. ( 5.1 ) Vitamin B 12 Deficiency : Metformin may lower vitamin B 12 levels. Monitor hematological parameters annually and vitamin B 12 at 2 to 3 year intervals and manage any abnormalities. ( 5.2 ) Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin and Insulin Secretagogues : Increased risk of hypoglycemia when used in combination with insulin and/or an insulin secretagogue. Lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue may be required.
( 5.3 )
5.1Lactic Acidosis
There have been postmarketing cases of metformin-associated lactic acidosis, including fatal cases. These cases had a subtle onset and were accompanied by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, or increased somnolence; however, hypothermia, hypotension and resistant bradyarrhythmias have occurred with severe acidosis. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis was characterized by elevated blood lactate concentrations (>5 mmol/Liter), anion gap acidosis (without evidence of ketonuria or ketonemia), and an increased lactate/pyruvate ratio; metformin plasma levels were generally >5 mcg/mL.



