Diabetmin Composition, Use, Dose, Side Effect
Diabetmin is a popular oral antidiabetic agent in Nigeria. It comes in different strengths and tablet formulation. There is 500mg, 850mg, 1000mg and retard. Not all products are available in Nigeria except diabetmin 500mg tablets. It is manufactured and marketed by Hovid Bhd, Malaysia. Composition Of Diabetmin Diabetmin 500 mg Tablet: Metformin hydrochloride 500 mg per tablet Diabetmin Retard Tablet: Metformin hydrochloride 850 mg per tablet (modified release) Diabetmin 850 mg Tablet: Metformin hydrochloride 850 mg per tablet Diabetmin 1000 mg Tablet: Metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg per tablet Diabetmin Action And Pharmacology Of Diabetmin Diabetmin contains Metformin. Metformin is an oral biguanide antidiabetic agent. Its mode of action is thought to be multifactorial and includes delay uptake of glucose from the gastro-intestinal tract; increased peripheral glucose utilization mediated by increased insulin sensitivity; and inhibition of increased hepatic and renal gluconeogenesis. Ph...
