metformin has been researched along with Abscess in 2 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Abscess: Accumulation of purulent material in tissues, organs, or circumscribed spaces, usually associated with signs of infection.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " We compared the incidence of bacterial abscess, including liver and non-liver abscesses, between patients treated with metformin plus a thiazolidinedione (M + T, N = 7831) or metformin plus a sulfonylurea (M + S, N = 39 155)." | 3.88 | Thiazolidinediones and reduced risk of incident bacterial abscess in adults with type 2 diabetes: A population-based cohort study. ( Chang, CH; Chen, PC; Chuang, LM; Dong, YH; Ko, WC; Wang, JL; Wu, LC, 2018) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wang, JL | 1 |
| Dong, YH | 1 |
| Ko, WC | 1 |
| Chang, CH | 1 |
| Wu, LC | 1 |
| Chuang, LM | 1 |
| Chen, PC | 1 |
| Scheinfeld, N | 1 |
1 review available for metformin and Abscess
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Hidradenitis suppurativa: A practical review of possible medical treatments based on over 350 hidradenitis patients.
Topics: Abscess; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Bandages; Biofilms; Combined Modality Ther | 2013 |
1 other study available for metformin and Abscess
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Thiazolidinediones and reduced risk of incident bacterial abscess in adults with type 2 diabetes: A population-based cohort study.
Topics: Abscess; Adult; Aged; Databases, Factual; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fema | 2018 |