Drug of the Day: Metformin
🩺 Drug of the Day: Metformin ✨ Why Metformin? Metformin Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ki first-line drug hai. Almost har pharmacy exam (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D) me isse related questions aate hi aate hain. Isliye ye Drug of the Day ke liye perfect choice hai. 🔬 Drug Profile Generic Name: Metformin Drug Class: Biguanide Route: Oral Common Brands (India): Glycomet, Gluformin, Obimet ⚙️ Mechanism of Action (Exam Friendly) Metformin insulin secretion increase nahi karti, balki: Liver me gluconeogenesis kam karti hai Body ki cells ko insulin sensitive banati hai Intestine se glucose absorption ko thoda kam karti hai 👉 Result: Blood glucose level control me aata hai without hypoglycemia 🧠 Why Students Should Remember This Point 📌 “Metformin does NOT cause hypoglycemia when used alone” 👉 Ye statement MCQs me bar-bar poochi jaati hai. 💊 Therapeutic Uses Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Prediabetes (off-label use) ⚠️ Common Side Effects Nausea Diarrhea Metallic tast...