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metformin and Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn

metformin has been researched along with Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn 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.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn: A condition of the newborn marked by DYSPNEA with CYANOSIS, heralded by such prodromal signs as dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal notch or costal margins, mostly frequently occurring in premature infants, children of diabetic mothers, and infants delivered by cesarean section, and sometimes with no apparent predisposing cause.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In a south Indian population with gestational diabetes, metformin was associated with better neonatal outcomes than glibenclamide."2.80Comparison of neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes with moderate hyperglycaemia on metformin or glibenclamide--a randomised controlled trial. ( Abraham, A; Antonisamy, B; Beck, M; Benjamin, SJ; George, A; Jana, AK; Mathews, JE; Sam, D; Thomas, N, 2015)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
George, A1
Mathews, JE1
Sam, D1
Beck, M1
Benjamin, SJ1
Abraham, A1
Antonisamy, B1
Jana, AK1
Thomas, N1

Trials

1 trial available for metformin and Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn

ArticleYear
Comparison of neonatal outcomes in women with gestational diabetes with moderate hyperglycaemia on metformin or glibenclamide--a randomised controlled trial.
    The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology, 2015, Volume: 55, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Birth Injuries; Birth Weight; Diabetes, Gestational; Female; Fetal Macrosomia; Glyburide; Hum

2015