Fortamet and Furazolidone

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Glumetza. Riomet

Fortamet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Fortamet is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but this medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Fortamet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: furazolidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body.

Furazolidone is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and/or diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. Furazolidone is sometimes given with other medicines for bacterial infections.

Furazolidone may cause some serious side effects when taken with certain foods, beverages, or other medicines. Check with your health care professional for a list of products that should be avoided.

Furazolidone is available only with your doctor's prescription.