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metformin and Malabsorption Syndromes

metformin has been researched along with Malabsorption Syndromes in 4 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.

Malabsorption Syndromes: General term for a group of MALNUTRITION syndromes caused by failure of normal INTESTINAL ABSORPTION of nutrients.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kumthekar, AA1
Gidwani, HV1
Kumthekar, AB1
Adams, JF1
Clark, JS1
Ireland, JT1
Kesson, CM1
Watson, WS1
Mourits-Andersen, T1
Ditzel, J1
Tomkin, GH1
Hadden, DR1
Weaver, JA1
Montgomery, DA1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for metformin and Malabsorption Syndromes

ArticleYear
Metformin associated B12 deficiency.
    The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2012, Volume: 60

    Topics: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Humans; Hydroxocobalamin; Hypoglycemic Agents; Malabsorption Syndromes; M

2012
Malabsorption of vitamin B12 and intrinsic factor secretion during biguanide therapy.
    Diabetologia, 1983, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Biguanides; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Humans; Intrinsic Factor; Malabsorption Syndrome

1983
[Megaloblastic anemia caused by malabsorption of vitamin B12 during long-term metformin therapy].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1983, Jan-03, Volume: 145, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Anemia, Macrocytic; Anemia, Megaloblastic; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Humans; Malabsorption Sy

1983
Vitamin-B12 status of patients on long-term metformin therapy.
    British medical journal, 1971, Jun-19, Volume: 2, Issue:5763

    Topics: Aged; Cobalt Isotopes; Diabetes Mellitus; Dietary Fats; Folic Acid; Hemoglobinometry; Humans; Ileum;

1971