Riomet Oral Suspension and Samarium sm 153 lexidronam Intravenous

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: oral solution, suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza. Riomet, Glumetza, Riomet

Riomet (metformin oral solution) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

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

Riomet is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

• Generic Name: samarium sm 153 lexidronam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Quadramet

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is used to help relieve bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive samarium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief from pain.

Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology.