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metformin and Porphyria

metformin has been researched along with Porphyria 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.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lenfestey, A1
Friedmann, D1
Burke, WA1
Streda, M1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Porphyria

ArticleYear
Glucose tolerance tests in the clinical picture of chronic liver diseases.
    Acta Universitatis Carolinae. Medica. Monographia, 1975, Issue:67

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Alanine Transaminase; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Body Weight

1975

Other Studies

1 other study available for metformin and Porphyria

ArticleYear
Metformin-induced pseudoporphyria.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2012, Volume: 11, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Male; Metformin; Po

2012