What To Avoid When Taking Metformin | Drug Interactions | Pharmacology

The video tutorial covers the pharmacology of metformin, a medication used to lower blood glucose levels, and its mechanisms of action. It discusses the side effects of metformin, including hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis, and highlights risk factors such as liver, kidney, and heart disease. The tutorial also examines how dietary choices, like alcohol and grapefruit consumption, can influence metformin's side effects. It explores various drug interactions with metformin, including contrast media, antibiotics, and antidepressants. Finally, the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation to prevent deficiency during long-term metformin use is emphasized.

What is lactic acidosis and how is it related to metformin?

How does grapefruit consumption affect the metabolism of metformin?

Which medications can interact with metformin and potentially increase side effects?

What are the neurological symptoms associated with vitamin B12 deficiency due to metformin?