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metFORMIN

metFORMIN
Brand names: MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR), MetFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MetFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE ER
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 500 mg; 750 mg          
TABLET, ORAL 500 mg; 850 mg  

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CLASS
682004

Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Metformin

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

 Dose & Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent
Dose

 

Frequency

 

Metformin (extended release)

Glucophage XR**, Fortamet***, Glumetza**

500 mg

Daily*

Glucophage (Metformin)

500 mg

Daily

750mg

850mg

Daily

1000 mg

500 mg

BID

1500 mg

500 mg Daily & 1000 mg HS

2000 mg

1000 mg

BID

2500 mg

1000 mg Daily & 1500 mg HS

*Note:  If ordered dose already BID, then use same dose and frequency

**Note:  Only approved for a maximum of 2000 mg per day

*** Maximum daily dose of 2500 mg

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects
metformin
  • dizziness, sedation
  • GI: nausea, vomiting, constipation
  • sweating

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021


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