Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity.
Metformin
Brand names: Glucophage, Glucophage XR
Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity.
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- Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving insu
- Drug Class
- Biguanide
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Sources & References
- FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
- National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
- American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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