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[25 Aug 2011 | No Comment | ]

is a class of antidiabetic drugs that are used in the management of diabetes mellitus type 2. They act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas.
First generation

Carbutamide
Tolazamide
Chlorpropamide
Acetohexamide
Tolbutamide

Second generation

Gliquidone
Glyclopyramide
Glibenclamide (glyburide)

Glipizide

Gliclazide

Glimepiride

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[28 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

(Metformin) tablets are oral antihyperglycemic drugs and is primarily used for management of type 2 diabetes, however is increasingly being used in polycystic ovary syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and premature puberty. Metformin is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. It is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) . Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body’s response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by …

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[21 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

The classical symptoms of diabetes are polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).
Prolonged high blood glucose causes glucose absorption, which leads to changes in the shape of the lenses of the eyes, resulting in vision changes; sustained sensible glucose control usually returns the lens to its original shape. Blurred vision is a common complaint leading to a diabetes diagnosis; type 1 should always be suspected in cases of rapid vision change, whereas with type 2 change is generally more gradual, but should still be suspected.
A number of skin rashes can occur in diabetes that are collectively known as diabetic dermadromes.

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[21 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

resembles type 2 diabetes in several respects, involving a combination of relatively inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness. It occurs in about 2%–5% of all pregnancies and may improve or disappear after delivery. Gestational diabetes is fully treatable but requires careful medical supervision throughout the pregnancy. About 20%–50% of affected women develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
Even though it may be transient, untreated gestational diabetes can damage the health of the fetus or mother.

Diabetes mellitus »

[21 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

is characterized by insulin resistance which may be combined with relatively reduced insulin secretion. The defective responsiveness of body tissues to insulin is believed to involve the insulin receptor.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type.
In the early stage of type 2 diabetes, the predominant abnormality is reduced insulin sensitivity. At this stage hyperglycemia can be reversed by a variety of measures and medications that improve insulin sensitivity or reduce glucose production by the liver.

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[21 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

is characterized by loss of the insulin-producing beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas leading to insulin deficiency.
There is no known preventive measure against type 1 diabetes, which causes approximately 10% of diabetes mellitus cases in North America and Europe. Most affected people are otherwise healthy and of a healthy weight when onset occurs.
Brittle diabetes, also known as unstable diabetes or labile diabetes, refers to a type of insulin-dependent diabetes characterized by dramatic and recurrent swings in glucose levels, often occurring for no apparent reason. The result can be irregular and unpredictable hyperglycemias, frequently with ketosis, and sometimes serious hypoglycemias.

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[11 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) . Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body’s response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to take by mouth. The regular tablet is usually taken with meals two or three times a day. The extended-release tablet is usually taken once daily with the evening meal. To help you remember to take metformin, take it around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part …

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[11 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Glipizide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must be capable of producing insulin for this medication to work. Glipizide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Glipizide comes in tablets to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day, 30 minutes before breakfast. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take glipizide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take glipizide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking glipizide without talking to your doctor.
Cifran ( Lucipro, Ciproxin, Cipro, Generic Ciprofloxacin )
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[11 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]

is used to control bloodglucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or maturity onset diabetes. In Type 2 diabetes, blood glucose stays too high because yourbody is not able to manage it properly. Diamicron is used when diet and exercise are not enough to control your blood glucose. Diamicron can be used alone, or together with insulin or other medicines for treating diabetes.

Diamicron ( Vivazide, Starlix, Diaglyk, Generic Gliclazide )
Diamicron (Generic Gliclazide)
Diamicron (Generic Gliclazide)
Diamicron MR ( Generic Gliclazide )
Diamicron MR ( Vivazide, Starlix, Diaglyk, Generic Gliclazide )
Gliclazide ( Glyade, Generic Diamicron )
RECLIDE ( Vivazide, Starlix, Diaglyk, Diamicron, Generic Gliclazide )
Gliclazide 40mg – 100′s
Other Names :
Gliclazide, Cadicon, Glimicron, Medoclazide, Serviclazide, Sun-Glizide, Ziclin, Aglucide, Unava, Glyade, Nidem, Uni Diamicron, Diaprel, Diabrezide, CP-Gliz, Diamitex, Glyzyl, Licla, Marclazide, Nidem, Qualizide, Suclear, Gluctam, Glizid, Glycinorm, Glygard, Lycazid, Semi-Glycigon, Dramion, Cronemet, Galtes, Dianid, Melicron, Reclide, Uni Diamicron, Ziclin, Betanorm, Glumikron, Oramikron, Diaglyk, Glidan
Indications:
Gliclazide is an hypoglycemic agent of the sulfonylurea group and is related to insulin secretion improvement from the functioning beta cells of the pancreas. It potentiates the insulin release and improves the …