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