metformin

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Across
  1. 3. avoid drinking alcohol, monitor for s&s of lactic acidosis
  2. 4. metformin
  3. 8. decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity
  4. 12. type 2 diabetics when diet/exercise isnt enought to control blood glucose
  5. 13. oral
Down
  1. 1. management of type 2 diabetes
  2. 2. lactic acidosis
  3. 5. take with meals, may have metallic taste, let healthcare personnel know you are taking metformin prior to procedures.
  4. 6. severe renal failure metabolic acidosis and hepatic impairment
  5. 7. glucophage
  6. 9. antidiabetic or biguanides
  7. 10. take with meals to decrease GI upset, hold prior to surgery or iv dye
  8. 11. 500 mg x2 daily increased by 500 mg weekly until dose of 2,000 mg/day