💊 Metformin is a biguanide oral anti-diabetic agent, primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It improves glycemic control by reducing hepatic glucose production, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose, and enhancing insulin sensitivity, leading to improved peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.
✅ Metformin is the first-line therapy for Type 2 Diabetes due to its efficacy, low cost, and cardiovascular benefits.
✅ Mechanism of action: Decreases hepatic glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.
✅ Starting dose: 500 mg once or twice daily, with meals. Maximum dose: 2500-3000 mg/day.
✅ Common side effects: GI upset (diarrhea, nausea), weight loss.
✅ Rare but serious side effect: Lactic acidosis (risk increases with kidney impairment).
✅ Contraindications: eGFR less than 30 mL/min, severe heart failure, liver failure.
✅ Long-term use can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency, requiring monitoring.
✅ Should be stopped before contrast dye procedures to prevent kidney damage.
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Chapters:
0:00 - metformin (biguanide) pharmacology
0:24 - metformin (biguanide) clinical pharmacology
0:30 - metformin and lactic acidosis
0:58 - metformin and cardiovascular benefits
1:29 - metformin and GI side effects
2:04 - metformin and vitamin B-12 deficiency
2:24 - metformin in PCOS and gestational diabetes
2:51 - metformin and renal impairment
3:15 - metformin pharmacology summary
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