metformin has been researched along with Gallstones 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.
Gallstones: Solid crystalline precipitates in the BILIARY TRACT, usually formed in the GALLBLADDER, resulting in the condition of CHOLELITHIASIS. Gallstones, derived from the BILE, consist mainly of calcium, cholesterol, or bilirubin.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "HFD successfully induces gallstone (4 out of 4 of the HFD members)." | 1.48 | Metformin treatment prevents gallstone formation but mimics porcelain gallbladder in C57Bl/6 mice. ( Dehghanian, A; Dorvash, MR; Firouzabadi, N; Khoshnood, MJ; Mosaddeghi, P; Saber, H, 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 |
|---|---|
| Dorvash, MR | 1 |
| Khoshnood, MJ | 1 |
| Saber, H | 1 |
| Dehghanian, A | 1 |
| Mosaddeghi, P | 1 |
| Firouzabadi, N | 1 |
| Taylor, SA | 1 |
| Himes, R | 1 |
| Hastings, E | 1 |
| Garland, B | 1 |
1 review available for metformin and Gallstones
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Gastrointestinal Conditions in the Obese Patient.
Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anti-Obesity Agents; Constipation; Contraceptiv | 2016 |
1 other study available for metformin and Gallstones
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Metformin treatment prevents gallstone formation but mimics porcelain gallbladder in C57Bl/6 mice.
Topics: Animals; Calcinosis; Cholagogues and Choleretics; Cholesterol; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diet, High | 2018 |