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metformin and Acute Hepatic Failure

metformin has been researched along with Acute Hepatic Failure in 3 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Troglitazone is a thiazolidinedione with insulin-sensitizing activities when administered to humans or animals with type 2 diabetes mellitus."1.31Case of the month. Hepatic and renal failure in a patient taking troglitazone and metformin. ( Chaudhry, MU; Simmons, DL, 2001)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kjelland, CB1
Djogovic, D1
Schneider, M1
Chaudhry, MU1
Simmons, DL1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Acute Hepatic Failure

ArticleYear
The role of serum lactate in the acute care setting.
    Journal of intensive care medicine, 2010, Volume: 25, Issue:5

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Adult; Aged; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; Biomarkers; Critical Care; Dru

2010

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Acute Hepatic Failure

ArticleYear
Fatal hepatic necrosis following cardiac surgery and enflurane anaesthesia.
    Anaesthesia and intensive care, 1996, Volume: 24, Issue:2

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthetics, Inhalation; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Chem

1996
Case of the month. Hepatic and renal failure in a patient taking troglitazone and metformin.
    The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society, 2001, Volume: 98, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Chromans; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Liver Failure

2001