Renaissance of metformin
Sieradzki, J.
Przeglad Lekarski 56(5): 331-334
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2240 PMID: 10554568 Document Number: 510349
Metformin structure and mechanisms of action were presented. Metformin plays a particularly important role in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 by decreasing insulin resistance. Indications of its use include diabetes mellitus type 2 in obese patients without systemic complications or disordered blood supply in large body areas. It may be used as a monotherapy or combined with other oral drugs.