Metformin is a biguanide that lowers blood sugar by suppressing liver glucose production, enhancing glucose uptake in muscles, and improving insulin sensitivity.
Recommended for:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in overweight patients when diet and exercise alone do not provide adequate glycemic control.
The medicine should be taken orally during or after meals. The dosage and duration of treatment are determined individually by the physician based on blood glucose levels.
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