Metformin Side Effects Metformin is a medicine which belongs to a drug group called sulfonylurea. Metaformin is used to treat type II diabetes and also for treating polycystic ovarian syndrome. This is an effective medicine for diabetic patients but the drug has several side effects which one may experience, when one consumes motorman. Side effects of Metformin Metformin or glucophage can be tolerated by many people but majority of others experience side effects like depression, headache, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, stomach disorders etc. The side effects caused by the drug are minor and hence do not require major treatment. Remember, hair loss is not a common side effect of metformin. However, if one experience hair loss while taking this drug then one should consult the doctor and if hair loss persists then one should consider changing the drug altogether and should take different diabetic medication. It is found that the drug has adverse effect on our hair follicle as the result of which when one consumes it, hair begin to fall. Metformin Side effects and Weight Loss Commonly, people suffer from diarrhea (around 53%) and nausea (around 25.5%) when they use metformin but the drug is known to cause weight loss also. Studies have shown that people who are on [...]
Metformin Side Effects – In Men, Weight Loss, Hair Loss and Depression
by on 13. Apr, 2011 in diabetes medications
Lispro
by on 07. Apr, 2011 in diabetes medications
The diabetic patients are always advised to reduce their sugar or glucose level. The insulin lispro is designed to resolve the problems of diabetic patients. It is a glucose lowering agent which is prepared in non pathogenic laboratory. The insulin lispro is prepared with the help of amino acids through recombinant DNA technology. The injection is rapid acting and shows it effect in the body instantly. It is very identical to human insulin because of it molecular weight and empirical formula which shows lots of resemblance. The genetic engineering has given birth to this highly effective injection. It has come out to be a big boon for insulin dependent patients. The lispro humalog consists of crystalline substance dissolved in aqueous liquid. It very helpful in the treatment of hyperglycemia. The lispro humalog can be used externally like an insulin pump. It is very helpful in controlling the sugar level in the body and increase the formation of insulin level in the body. The lispro humalog helps in the formation of excessive glucose level in the body and therefore is responsible for hyperglycemia condition. It shows after effects and for a short period of time. Patients should go for this injection on doctor’s advice only so as to avoid any problem. [...]
Aspart Insulin
by on 05. Apr, 2011 in diabetes medications
Insulin Aspart The diabetic patients around the world need insulin to keep their diabetic under control. The insulin dependent diabetics require proper dose of insulin to regulate their metabolism properly. An insulin aspart is created with the purpose to fulfill the deficiency of insulin in the body. It is created through recombinant DNA technology. The insulin aspart is an injection which inverses the rate of formation of insulin in the body. The first experimentation was done on yeast genome to verify its reliability and various positive and negative effects on body. According to the survey conducted in USA many people are making use of insulin aspart. It is also approved by FDA and is now available in the market and is sold to patients. The component of insulin aspart is medically approved. The pH range of this injection is very normal and consists of metal ions and normal amount of buffer and a preservative to keep it preserved and in same state under different atmospheric conditions. It is advisable that insulin aspart should be preserved in clod place not in very intense hot place because due to high temperature there are chances of its hormones getting damaged and insulin can become ineffective. Therefore the surrounding temperature should not very high. [...]
Sulfonylurea – Medications, Overdose and Herbicides
by on 01. Apr, 2011 in diabetes medications
Sulfonylurea Introduction Sulfonylureas are class of anti diabetic drug which are used in the treatment of diabetes. They work efficiently by enhancing the release of insulin from the beta cells of the islet of langerhans in pancreas. It is an aromatic cyclic compound which contains a central S phenyl sulfonylurea structure which is substituted at the Para position of the ring. Sulfonylurea Medications The other groups of the ring are arranged on the N’ end group. The mechanism on which sulfonylurea works is very simple. These compounds get attached with ATP dependent potassium ion which lie on the plasma membrane become highly positive due to the presence of potassium ion which lie on the plasma membrane of the beta cells of pancreas. It hyper polarize the effects of potassium ion which turn the electric potential over the membrane to become highly positive due to the presence of high density of potassium ions there. The process of depolarization may result in the opening of channels of the calcium ions. When the density of calcium ion increases there is a rapid increase in the fusion of insulin granules also, which cause excess release of insulin from pancreas. According to a research sulfonylurea can also sensitize the beta cells and therefore they restrict [...]
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