metformin has been researched along with Orphan Diseases 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.
Orphan Diseases: Rare diseases that have not been well studied.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Metformin has widespread use throughout the world." | 1.33 | Rare case of metformin-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis. ( Belajouza, C; Ben Salem, C; Bouraoui, K; Denguezli, M; Hmouda, H; Slim, R, 2006) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Ben Salem, C | 1 |
| Hmouda, H | 1 |
| Slim, R | 1 |
| Denguezli, M | 1 |
| Belajouza, C | 1 |
| Bouraoui, K | 1 |
1 other study available for metformin and Orphan Diseases
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Rare case of metformin-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Female; Humans; Metformin; Rare Diseas | 2006 |