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What is the indication for Metformin?
What is the indication for Metformin?
- Heart failure
- Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes (correct)
- Hypertension
- Type 1 diabetes
What is a contra-indication for Metformin?
What is a contra-indication for Metformin?
- Severe infection
- Liver problems (correct)
- Circulation problems
- Heart attack
What is the normal dose and frequency for Metformin?
What is the normal dose and frequency for Metformin?
- 500 mg twice daily (correct)
- 250 mg once daily
- 1 g once daily
- 2 g twice daily
What is a common or very common side effect of Metformin?
What is a common or very common side effect of Metformin?
Which medication is recommended for preventing heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes?
Which medication is recommended for preventing heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes?
What is a common side effect of Gliclazide?
What is a common side effect of Gliclazide?
Which medication should be avoided in severe kidney or liver disease and during pregnancy?
Which medication should be avoided in severe kidney or liver disease and during pregnancy?
What is a rare side effect of Atorvastatin?
What is a rare side effect of Atorvastatin?
Which medication should be used with caution in those with mild to moderate renal impairment due to the hazard of hypoglycaemia?
Which medication should be used with caution in those with mild to moderate renal impairment due to the hazard of hypoglycaemia?
What is a common side effect of Paracetamol when administered orally?
What is a common side effect of Paracetamol when administered orally?
Which medication is classified as an analgesic and antipyretic?
Which medication is classified as an analgesic and antipyretic?
What should be avoided where possible in acute porphyrias, severe kidney or liver disease, and during pregnancy?
What should be avoided where possible in acute porphyrias, severe kidney or liver disease, and during pregnancy?
Which medication should be used with caution in chronic kidney disease for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events?
Which medication should be used with caution in chronic kidney disease for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events?
Which medication may cause constipation and sleep disorders as common side effects?
Which medication may cause constipation and sleep disorders as common side effects?
What is a rare side effect of Paracetamol with intravenous use?
What is a rare side effect of Paracetamol with intravenous use?
What serious condition is a contra-indication for the use of Metformin?
What serious condition is a contra-indication for the use of Metformin?
Which potential side effect of Metformin requires discontinuation of the medication?
Which potential side effect of Metformin requires discontinuation of the medication?
What should be avoided where possible in individuals taking Metformin?
What should be avoided where possible in individuals taking Metformin?
What is the initial normal dose and frequency for Metformin?
What is the initial normal dose and frequency for Metformin?
Which medication should be avoided in individuals with acute porphyrias, severe kidney or liver disease, and during pregnancy?
Which medication should be avoided in individuals with acute porphyrias, severe kidney or liver disease, and during pregnancy?
What is a rare side effect of Atorvastatin?
What is a rare side effect of Atorvastatin?
What is a common or very common side effect of Metformin?
What is a common or very common side effect of Metformin?
What is the indication for Metformin?
What is the indication for Metformin?
What is a common side effect of Gliclazide?
What is a common side effect of Gliclazide?
What is a rare side effect of Paracetamol with intravenous use?
What is a rare side effect of Paracetamol with intravenous use?
What should be avoided where possible in individuals with severe renal impairment?
What should be avoided where possible in individuals with severe renal impairment?
Which medication is classified as an analgesic and antipyretic?
Which medication is classified as an analgesic and antipyretic?
What is a contra-indication for Metformin?
What is a contra-indication for Metformin?
