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Metformin (Glucophage)

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)
Also Known As:
Glucophage; Dimethylbiguanidine; Metformin HCl; Metformin Hydrochloride; HCl, Metformin; Hydrochloride, Metformin; Dimethylguanylguanidine; Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N,N-dimethyl-
Networked: 17103 relevant articles (2549 outcomes, 5059 trials/studies)

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Drug Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group: 64 articles (12/2021 - 02/2002)
2. Rosenstock, Julio: 57 articles (11/2020 - 05/2005)
3. Scheen, A J: 51 articles (03/2021 - 03/2000)
4. Tseng, Chin-Hsiao: 47 articles (01/2022 - 01/2012)
5. Menendez, Javier A: 40 articles (02/2022 - 02/2008)
6. Krysiak, Robert: 36 articles (11/2022 - 08/2009)
7. Okopień, Bogusław: 36 articles (11/2022 - 02/2010)
8. Ibáñez, Lourdes: 36 articles (07/2022 - 06/2002)
9. Scheen, André J: 34 articles (01/2021 - 09/2003)
10. Kahn, Steven E: 31 articles (08/2022 - 10/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MODY)
2. Insulin Resistance
3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal)
5. Body Weight (Weight, Body)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Insulin (Novolin)
2. Glucose (Dextrose)
3. Hypoglycemic Agents (Hypoglycemics)
4. Pioglitazone (Actos)
5. Sitagliptin Phosphate (Januvia)
6. Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
7. Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar)
8. Exenatide (Byetta)
9. Lipids
10. glimepiride (Amarel)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Glycemic Control
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Radiotherapy
5. Oral Administration