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metformin and Coma

metformin has been researched along with Coma in 5 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.

Coma: A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused. Coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To investigate the role of metformin accumulation in the pathophysiology of metformin-associated lactic acidosis."7.69Role of metformin accumulation in metformin-associated lactic acidosis. ( Bleichner, G; Chauveau, P; Compagnon, P; de Cagny, B; Dulbecco, P; Guérin, C; Haegy, JM; Lacroix, C; Lalau, JD; Rigaud, JP, 1995)
"Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent commonly used in diabetic patients."5.37The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis. ( Basterrechea, MA; de Arriba, G; Gómez-Navarro, L; Hernández-Sevillano, B; Pérez del Valle, KM; Rodríguez-Palomares, JR; Sánchez-Heras, M; Tallón, S; Torres-Guinea, M, 2011)
"To investigate the role of metformin accumulation in the pathophysiology of metformin-associated lactic acidosis."3.69Role of metformin accumulation in metformin-associated lactic acidosis. ( Bleichner, G; Chauveau, P; Compagnon, P; de Cagny, B; Dulbecco, P; Guérin, C; Haegy, JM; Lacroix, C; Lalau, JD; Rigaud, JP, 1995)
"Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent commonly used in diabetic patients."1.37The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis. ( Basterrechea, MA; de Arriba, G; Gómez-Navarro, L; Hernández-Sevillano, B; Pérez del Valle, KM; Rodríguez-Palomares, JR; Sánchez-Heras, M; Tallón, S; Torres-Guinea, M, 2011)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sharma, MP1
Kar, SK1
Rosival, V1
Gómez-Navarro, L1
de Arriba, G1
Sánchez-Heras, M1
Pérez del Valle, KM1
Hernández-Sevillano, B1
Basterrechea, MA1
Tallón, S1
Torres-Guinea, M1
Rodríguez-Palomares, JR1
Lalau, JD1
Lacroix, C1
Compagnon, P1
de Cagny, B1
Rigaud, JP1
Bleichner, G1
Chauveau, P1
Dulbecco, P1
Guérin, C1
Haegy, JM1
Reeker, W1
Schneider, G1
Felgenhauer, N1
Tempel, G1
Kochs, E1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Coma

ArticleYear
[Metformin-induced lactic acidosis].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2000, Mar-03, Volume: 125, Issue:9

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Acute Disease; Coma; Combined Modality Therapy; Contraindications; Diabetes Mellit

2000

Other Studies

4 other studies available for metformin and Coma

ArticleYear
Surreptitious metformin abuse in anorexia nervosa presenting as periodic hypoglycaemia.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2015, Volume: 49, Issue:9

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Coma; Drug Overdose; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemia; Hypoglycemic Agents; Metformin;

2015
[Rapid blood pH recovery in comatose patients with lactic acidosis is life saving].
    Der Internist, 2010, Volume: 51, Issue:8

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Bicarbonates; Coma; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concen

2010
The nephrologist's role in metformin-induced lactic acidosis.
    Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia, 2011, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Acute Kidney Injury; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibi

2011
Role of metformin accumulation in metformin-associated lactic acidosis.
    Diabetes care, 1995, Volume: 18, Issue:6

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Coma; Creatinine

1995