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US brand names:Glucophage
Reduces hepatic glucose output, increases insulin sensitivity, and decreases intestinal glucose absorption. Does not cause hypoglycemia as monotherapy.
Limited veterinary use. Lactic acidosis risk (rare). GI upset common. Contraindicated in renal/hepatic insufficiency. Not a first-line in veterinary diabetes.
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