NCLEX RN Practice Question # 701
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 701.
NCLEX Quiz.
About Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent. It does not affect insulin secretion; rather, it reduces hepatic glucose production an enhances glucose utilization by muscle.
Adverse Reaction of Metformin includes:
- Diarrhea,
- Malabsorption,
- Nausea,
- Cobalamin
- Deficiency,
- Asthenia,
- Vomiting, f atulence
- Headaches,
- indigestion