METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Clinical safety rating: safe

Alcohol and contrast dye can increase risk of lactic acidosis Can cause lactic acidosis a rare but serious metabolic complication.

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Tablet 500 mg - Oral

Dosage form	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Alcohol and contrast dye can increase risk of lactic acidosis Can cause lactic acidosis a rare but serious metabolic complication.

FDA category

Category Human

nausea

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Clinical safety rating: safe

Alcohol and contrast dye can increase risk of lactic acidosis Can cause lactic acidosis a rare but serious metabolic complication.

Mechanism information is still being processed. Check the DailyMed link in the sidebar for the official prescribing information.

Tablet 500 mg - Oral

Dosage form	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Alcohol and contrast dye can increase risk of lactic acidosis Can cause lactic acidosis a rare but serious metabolic complication.

FDA category

Category Human

nausea

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