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course.uc.apu.edu Dangers of Medicine Measurements-Google Docs aays ago Support Technical S Course Hel Respond and Discuss In General, Organic,& Biological Chemistry read the Chapter 4 opening vignette titled, An Accidental Overdose and the conclusion at the end of Chapter 4 titled, An Accidental Overdose Revisited. Choose a drug-prescription or over-the-counter, other than acetaminophen, to research What is the main purpose of your drug? What is the recommended dosage for your drug? What are the potential side effects of your drug? In your discussion be sure to identify the functional groups in your drug. Assignme Access APL Check word 2013 PC |2 Check spelli Word . Also address the mechanism by which the drug works Post your answers below and respond to at least two classmates posts with substantiveCheck speli Use Google responses Avoid Plagiar Discussion Instructions

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I have choosed the drug metformin

The main usage of the drug is to control high blood sugar level with the regular excercise and fitness trainings

Initial Dose - 500 to 1000 mg/day

Maintenance Dose - 2000 mg/day

Maximum Limit: 2550 mg/day

The overdose will lead to sudden drop in blood sugar level and the person may get faint/die depending upon the amount of decrease in sugar level

C4H11N5

The structure contains amide and amine functional group

Metformin helps in decreasing the glucose production and also decreases the absorption of sugar in the human body