Metformin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medication
gptkbp:approves gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:associatedWith Reduced risk of certain cancers
Improved fertility in women with PCOS
Reduced risk of cardiovascular events
gptkbp:availableIn Generic_drug
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Riomet
Fortamet
Glucophage
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H11N5
gptkbp:clinicalTrials Phase IV
Phase III
gptkbp:commonName 500 mg to 2000 mg daily
gptkbp:contraindication Severe renal impairment
Acute or chronic metabolic acidosis
gptkbp:enhances Peripheral glucose uptake
Glycogen_synthesis
gptkbp:formulation Liquid
Tablet
gptkbp:gestationPeriod Category B
gptkbp:hasMuseum Generally safe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metformin
gptkbp:impact May lower cholesterol levels
gptkbp:influenceOn Lowers blood sugar levels
gptkbp:influences Gut microbiota
gptkbp:interactsWith Alcohol
Iodinated contrast media
gptkbp:isActiveIn Gluconeogenesis
Glucose absorption
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor Heart failure
Severe liver disease
Pregnant women
gptkbp:isUsedFor Insulin
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors
Sulfonylureas
gptkbp:locatedIn 1922
gptkbp:marketedAs Various pharmaceutical companies
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Glucophage_XR
Glumetza
Riomet ER
gptkbp:operates_in A10BA02
gptkbp:patentExpiration 2020
gptkbp:providesGuidelinesFor Polycystic ovary syndrome
gptkbp:researchAreas Aging
Cancer prevention
Diabetes management
gptkbp:route Oral
gptkbp:sideEffect Vitamin B12 deficiency
Gastrointestinal upset
Lactic acidosis
gptkbp:storage Room temperature
gptkbp:triggerType Decreases hepatic glucose production
Increases insulin sensitivity
gptkbp:usedFor Type 2 diabetes
gptkbp:weight Weight loss