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Metformin: Uses, Mechanism, and Risks by sahivprasadbhambure is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug used primarily for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It works by decreasing hepatic glucose production and increasing insulin sensitivity, but may cause gastrointestinal upset and rare lactic acidosis. It is contraindicated in individuals with severe renal impairment and metabolic acidosis.
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