Metformin Flashcards
1
Q
classification
A
biguanide antihyperglycaemic
2
Q
used to treat
A
type 2 diabetes for gylcemic control
also for insulin resistance in PCOS
3
Q
mechanism of action
A
decreases blood glucose levels by decreasing gluconeogenesis
decreases intestinal absorption of glucose
increases insulin sensitivity
inhibits mitochondrial complex I activity
