{"id":2141,"date":"2025-07-15T18:39:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T15:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apirapharma.com\/product\/metformin\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T18:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T15:09:17","slug":"metformin","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.apirapharma.com\/en\/product\/metformin\/","title":{"rendered":"Metformin"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"63\">What is Metformin?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"198\">Metformin is a commonly used oral medication primarily prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.<br data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"148\">Metformin belongs to the class of drugs known as biguanides.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"229\">Uses of Metformin:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"451\">\n<li data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"270\">\n<p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"270\">Control of blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"297\">\n<p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"297\">Reduction of insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"380\">\n<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"380\">Sometimes used in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to improve ovarian function and regulate menstruation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"451\">\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"451\">Helps with weight loss in some diabetic and non-diabetic patients (under medical supervision).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"483\">Mechanism of Action of Metformin:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"642\">\n<li data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"530\">\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"530\">Reduces glucose production in the liver (decreases gluconeogenesis).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"615\">\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"615\">Increases the sensitivity of cells to insulin, allowing them to use glucose more effectively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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