University:
Birmingham City University
Course:
B230 | MPharm Pharmacy
Academic year:

2022
Views:

430

Pages:

1
Author:

ksaveranwsu

Metformin antidiabetic PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Decreases hepatic glucose production. Decreases intestinal glucose absorption. Increases sensitivity to insulin Therapeutic Use Management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Maintenance of blood glucose Complications Medication Administration metabolic acidosis PO Adults: 500 mg twice daily; may increase by 500 mg at weekly intervals up to 2000 mg/day Contraindications/Precautions DKA metabolic acidosis renal impairment Nursing Interventions assess for hypoglycemia Interactions digoxin morphine ranitidine Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness control of blood glucose levels take as directed take at same time every day