METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (Riomet) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE?

Riomet

What are the Indications for METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RIOMET is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. RIOMET is a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (1)

 

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