metformin, Glucophage GENERIC NAME: metformin BRAND NAME: Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Metformin is an oral medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar) and is used for treating type 2 diabetes.
Detailed Metformin dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Diabetes Type 2; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
There is no fixed dosage regimen for the management of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes with GLUCOPHAGE or GLUCOPHAGE XR or any other pharmacologic agent. Dosage of GLUCOPHAGE or GLUCOPHAGE XR must be individualized on the basis of both effectiveness and tolerance, while not exceeding the maximum recommended daily doses.
