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What is a contraindication for metformin use?
Type-1 diabetes
What is a common adverse reaction to metformin?
Nausea
What is the recommended action to manage gastrointestinal adverse effects of metformin?
Take with food
In whom should metformin be used with caution due to renal function?
CrCl < 30 ml/min
Test your knowledge on the contraindications, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions associated with metformin, as well as its non-diabetes related benefits. Learn about its effects on hepatic gluconeogenesis, insulin resistance, glucose uptake, and its potential for reducing cardiovascular complications and mortality.
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