The main aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of metformin use before hospitalization in spite of contraindications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to evaluate the prevalence of metformin - associated side effects. 558 hospitalized patients (mean age = 66.65±12.73...
Metformin-associatedlactic acidosishas been reported; cases primarily occurred in patients with significant renal impairment; assess renal function before initiating, at least annually during treatment, and more frequently in high-risk patients (eg, elderly) Acute pancreatitiswas reported, including fatal a...
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Short-Term Effects There are no short-term effects from the use of metformin. Long-Term Effects There are no long-term effects from the use of metformin. Cautions Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, fever, trauma, surgery, the elderly, renal impairment, or hepatic impa...
This leads to increased morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The age-related decline in immune function is referred to as immunesenescence [1]. T cells play a central role in the immune response, including anti-tumor immunity. As individuals age, the number of senescent T cells increases ...
Severe cases of hypoglycemia have resulted in coma and even death, especially in the elderly and patients with kidney problems or severe infections using insulin or other diabetes medications that can commonly cause hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your ...
Metformin has beneficial effects on serum lipid profiles in obese and lean patients with NIDDM, and in other patients with concomitant NIDDM, hypertension and/or hyperlipidaemia. In particular, reduced circulating levels of free fatty acids, triglycerides and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, and incr...
Nevertheless, large clinical trials are currently being designed to study the effect of metformin in elderly individuals [94]. View article Targeting the liver in dementia and cognitive impairment: Dietary macronutrients and diabetic therapeutics Nicholas J. Hunt, ... Victoria C. Cogger, in Advanced...
Elderly people, 80 y.o. and over, especially if their kidney work hasn't been checked People with the impaired kidney function People with the severe course of the congestive heart failure People, allergic to any active or inactive component in the medication composition ...
Before initiating therapy, obtain estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); obtain an eGFR at least annually in all patients receiving therapy; in patients at increased risk for development of renal impairment (e.g., the elderly), renal function should be assessed more frequently ...