metformin has been researched along with Digestive System Diseases 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.
Digestive System Diseases: Diseases in any part of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT or the accessory organs (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS).
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Digestive disorders (diarrhoea, vomiting) represent the most common metformin side-effects (around 30%) with this first-line drug treatment for type 2 diabetes." | 4.87 | Metformin and digestive disorders. ( Bouchoucha, M; Cohen, R; Uzzan, B, 2011) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Taylor, SA | 1 |
| Himes, R | 1 |
| Hastings, E | 1 |
| Garland, B | 1 |
| Bouchoucha, M | 1 |
| Uzzan, B | 1 |
| Cohen, R | 1 |
2 reviews available for metformin and Digestive System Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gastrointestinal Conditions in the Obese Patient.
Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anti-Obesity Agents; Constipation; Contraceptiv | 2016 |
Metformin and digestive disorders.
Topics: Bile Acids and Salts; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diarrhea; Digestive System Diseases; Glucose; Human | 2011 |