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metformin and Colonic Inertia

metformin has been researched along with Colonic Inertia in 1 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.

Colonic Inertia: Symptom characterized by the passage of stool once a week or less.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Taylor, SA1
Himes, R1
Hastings, E1
Garland, B1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Colonic Inertia

ArticleYear
Gastrointestinal Conditions in the Obese Patient.
    Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews, 2016,Spring, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anti-Obesity Agents; Constipation; Contraceptiv

2016