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2. Metformin - Wikipedia

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   Metformin inhibits cyclic AMP production, blocking the action of glucagon, and thereby reducing fasting glucose levels. [117] Metformin also induces a profound shift in the faecal microbial community profile in diabetic mice, and this may contribute to its mode of action possibly through an effect on glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion. [108]

3. Pioglitazone/metformin - Wikipedia

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   Metformin is a member of the biguanide class, improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.

4. 4 Tips for Knowing When to Take Metformin - AOL

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   Timing is everything for many things in life — including when to take medication like metformin, sold under the brand names Glucophage®, Fortamet®, Riomet®, and Glumetza®. 4 Tips for Knowing ...

5. Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme - Wikipedia

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   The Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS) is the mechanism used by the UK Department of Health to ensure that the NHS has access to good quality branded medicines at reasonable prices. It involves a non-contractual agreement between the UK Department of Health and The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).

6. Diabetes medication - Wikipedia

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   Typical reduction in glycated hemoglobin (A1C) values for Metformin is 1.5–2.0% Metformin (Glucophage) may be the best choice for patients who also have heart failure, [10] but it should be temporarily discontinued before any radiographic procedure involving intravenous iodinated contrast, as patients are at an increased risk of lactic acidosis.

7. International unit - Wikipedia

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   Multivitamins nutrition facts label showing that the international unit of, for example, vitamins D and E correspond to different gram values. In pharmacology, the international unit (IU) is a unit of measurement for the effect or biological activity of a substance, for the purpose of easier comparison across similar forms of substances.

8. Exenatide - Wikipedia

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   Exenatide is used to treat type 2 diabetes as an add-on to metformin, a biguanide, or a combination of metformin and a sulfonylurea, or thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] A 2011 Cochrane review showed a HbA1c reduction of 0.20% more with Exenatide 2 mg compared to insulin glargine , exenatide 10 μg twice daily, sitagliptin ...

9. The dark side of daily vitamin D supplements: After a man ...

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   Coroner’s records show the 89-year-old had taken NaturPlus UK vitamin D supplements for at least nine months before his death. ... The Office of Dietary Supplements recommends daily vitamin D ...