Encyclopedia - Metformin: Encyclopedia Ii - Metformin - Uses
The main use for metformin is for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, especially when it is concomitant with obesity and insulin resistan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metformin: Encyclopedia Ii - Metformin - Side-effects
The most serious side effect of metformin is lactic acidosis. However, this complication is rare if the contra-indications are followed, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Uses
Sulfonylureas are used almost exclusively in diabetes mellitus type 2. Other types of diabetes generally do not respond to sulfonylurea t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Side-effects And Cautions
Sulfonylureas, as opposed to metformin and the thiazolidinediones, can induce hypoglycemia when insulin production overshoots. It is trea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Chemistry
Please see individual members of the class for their chemical structure All sulfonylureas have a central phenyl ring with two branching c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Drugs In This Class
First generation: Chlorpropamide Tolbutamide Tolazamide Second generation: Glipizide Gliclazide Glibenclamide Glimepiride Gliquidone ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Chemistry
Please see individual members of the class for their chemical structure All sulfonylureas have a central phenyl ring with two branching c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sulfonylurea: Encyclopedia Ii - Sulfonylurea - Pharmacology
Sulfonylurea - Method of action. Sulfonylureas bind to an ATP-dependent K+ channel on the cell membrane of pancreatic beta cells. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insulin Resistance: Encyclopedia Ii - Insulin Resistance - Therapy
Both metformin and the thiazolidinediones improve insulin resistance. Exercise, weight loss, and a low glycemic index diet may help. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Insulin Resistance: Encyclopedia Ii - Insulin Resistance - Therapy
Both metformin and the thiazolidinediones improve insulin resistance. Exercise, weight loss, and a low glycemic index diet may help. The ...   » Read the article