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A recall has been ordered for a high-profile diabetes drug after producers discovered it contained alarmingly high levels of a cancer-causing impurity. Marksans Pharma Limited has recalled ...
Metformin is the British Approved Name (BAN), the United States Adopted Name (USAN), and the International Nonproprietary Name (INN). It is sold under several brand names. Common brand names include Glucophage, Riomet, Fortamet, and Glumetza in the US. [170]
Drug recall. A drug recall removes a prescription or over-the-counter drug from the market. Drug recalls in the United States are made by the FDA or the creators of the drug when certain criteria are met. When a drug recall is made, the drug is removed from the market and potential legal action can be taken depending on the severity of the drug ...
That’s why it’s crucial for consumers to stay informed about the latest recalls. “It is important that consumers be aware of recalls because recalled foods may cause injury or illness ...
Some researchers are investigating how metformin, a common drug used to treat diabetes, may help prolong healthspan and lifespan. What evidence is there to support this notion?
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) are oral anti-diabetic drugs used for diabetes mellitus type 2 that work by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as starch and table sugar). They are found in raw plants/herbs such as cinnamon and bacteria (containing the inhibitor acarbose). [1][2] Carbohydrates are normally converted into simple ...
Diabetics must regularly monitor their glucose to regulate their blood sugar levels at any given time. Those without the chronic condition don't have to watch it as closely, but that doesn't mean ...
Diabetes medication. Drugs used in diabetes treat diabetes mellitus by decreasing glucose levels in the blood. With the exception of insulin, most GLP-1 receptor agonists (liraglutide, exenatide, and others), and pramlintide, all diabetes medications are administered orally and are thus called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral antihyperglycemic ...