metformin 500mg

Description

Metformin is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It can be prescribed alone or with a combination of other anti-diabetes medications, including insulin. It belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides. Common brand names of metformin include Glucophage® and Glumetza®. The usual starting dosage of metformin is 500–1000 mg/day. Increases are then based on blood sugar measurements.