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Sterne was the first to try metformin on humans for the treatment of diabetes; he coined the name "Glucophage" (glucose eater) for the medication and published his results in 1957. [161] [168] Metformin became available in the British National Formulary in 1958. It was sold in the UK by a small Aron subsidiary called Rona. [169]
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American biopharmaceutical company located in Boston, MA.It develops and markets drugs for treatments in hematology and oncology.. After a deal valued at $248 million was announced in April 2023, [1] [2] Assertio Holdings announced that it had completed its acquisition of the Massachusetts-based company on July 31.
Drug Manufacturer Indication Adagrasib: In combination with cetuximab for the treatment of adults with KRAS G12C mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy [2]
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 ...
Many drugs have more than one name and, therefore, the same drug may be listed more than once. Brand names and generic names are differentiated by capitalizing brand names. See also the list of the top 100 bestselling branded drugs, ranked by sales. Abbreviations are used in the list as follows: INN = International nonproprietary name
Metformin is a common treatment for type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with other drugs. This widely prescribed medication helps regulate blood glucose and has other beneficial health ...
breast cancer: Herceptin 6981 7013 9 bevacizumab: colon cancer: Avastin 6847 6686 10 rituximab: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: Rituxan, MabThera 6750 7298 11 rivaroxaban: anticoagulant: Xarelto 6589 6234 12 aflibercept: Eylea 6551 5830 13 infliximab: Remicade 5908 7152 14 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: Prevnar 13 Prevenar 13 5802 5601 15 ustekinumab ...
2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.