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Glucor
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Glucor The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
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Diabetes
A condition in which blood glucose is not well controlled. Type I diabetics make no insulin, whereas type 2 diabetics are characterized by the overproduction of insulin, but the inability of the target cells to respond to the insulin.
Bayer
A German-based multinational pharmaceutical corporation developing many medical devices and drugs.
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Glucagen
Glucagen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glucagon hydrochloride recombinant.
Glucagon
The hormone from the pancreas that causes the release of stored carbohydrate in the liver to restore blood glucose levels. Glucagon uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to exert its biological action.
Glucamide
Glucamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpropamide.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucocorticoids
Generic name for hormones secreted by the adrenocortical glands that are not mineralocorticoids. The glucocorticoids are typified by cortisol or cortisone and are deficient in the syndrome of CVAH.
Glucocorticosteroids
Medications used to decrease swelling around tumors.
Glucophage
Glucophage is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metformin hydrochloride.
Glucophage xr
Glucophage xr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metformin hydrochloride.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine refers to a compound manufactured from glucose used in building cartilage.
Glucoscan
Glucoscan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): technetium tc-99m gluceptate kit.
Glucose
The only simple carbohydrate that circulates in the bloodstream. Glucose is the primary fuel used by the brain. It can also be stored in the liver and muscles in a polymer form known as glycogen.
Glucose 5-thio-D-glucose
Glucose 5-thio-D-glucose refers to a novel antimetabolic glucose analogue in which sulfur is substituted for the pyranose ring oxygen.
Glucose Tolerance
The ability of muscle cells and the liver to remove glucose from the bloodstream. As you age, glucose tolerance decreases.
Glucotrol
Glucotrol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide.
Glucotrol xl
Glucotrol xl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide.
Glucovance
Glucovance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glyburide; metformin hydrochloride.
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Gleevec
A medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Based in imatinib mesylate and produced by novartis.
Glivec
Same as Gleevec, a medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
Gamimune N
Gamimune N is a plasma-derived product for immune system deficiencies, made by Bayer.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucor
Gonioscopy
The examination of the internal angle between the iris and cornea. This is accomplished by placing a contact lens over the cornea. It is vital in all cases of suspected glaucoma.
Gyrate atrophy
Diffuse total choroid vascular atrophy of the eye. Leads to night blindness, tunnel vision, cataracts and reduced visual acuity. Patients are usually myopic. Treatment involves pyridoxine; arginine free diet to reduce ornithinemia. Poor prognosis and usually leads to legal blindness by the age of 40 years.
Glutethimide
A hypnotic substance.
Glaxo Smith Kline
A multinational pharmaceutical corporation.
Gallstones
Presence or formation of gallstones.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Diabetes
A condition in which blood glucose is not well controlled. Type I diabetics make no insulin, whereas type 2 diabetics are characterized by the overproduction of insulin, but the inability of the target cells to respond to the insulin.
Bayer
A German-based multinational pharmaceutical corporation developing many medical devices and drugs.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Glucagen
Glucagen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glucagon hydrochloride recombinant.
Glucagon
The hormone from the pancreas that causes the release of stored carbohydrate in the liver to restore blood glucose levels. Glucagon uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to exert its biological action.
Glucamide
Glucamide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpropamide.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucocorticoids
Generic name for hormones secreted by the adrenocortical glands that are not mineralocorticoids. The glucocorticoids are typified by cortisol or cortisone and are deficient in the syndrome of CVAH.
Glucocorticosteroids
Medications used to decrease swelling around tumors.
Glucophage
Glucophage is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metformin hydrochloride.
Glucophage xr
Glucophage xr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metformin hydrochloride.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine refers to a compound manufactured from glucose used in building cartilage.
Glucoscan
Glucoscan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): technetium tc-99m gluceptate kit.
Glucose
The only simple carbohydrate that circulates in the bloodstream. Glucose is the primary fuel used by the brain. It can also be stored in the liver and muscles in a polymer form known as glycogen.
Glucose 5-thio-D-glucose
Glucose 5-thio-D-glucose refers to a novel antimetabolic glucose analogue in which sulfur is substituted for the pyranose ring oxygen.
Glucose Tolerance
The ability of muscle cells and the liver to remove glucose from the bloodstream. As you age, glucose tolerance decreases.
Glucotrol
Glucotrol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide.
Glucotrol xl
Glucotrol xl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide.
Glucovance
Glucovance is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glyburide; metformin hydrochloride.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Gleevec
A medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Based in imatinib mesylate and produced by novartis.
Glivec
Same as Gleevec, a medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
Gamimune N
Gamimune N is a plasma-derived product for immune system deficiencies, made by Bayer.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucor
Gonioscopy
The examination of the internal angle between the iris and cornea. This is accomplished by placing a contact lens over the cornea. It is vital in all cases of suspected glaucoma.
Gyrate atrophy
Diffuse total choroid vascular atrophy of the eye. Leads to night blindness, tunnel vision, cataracts and reduced visual acuity. Patients are usually myopic. Treatment involves pyridoxine; arginine free diet to reduce ornithinemia. Poor prognosis and usually leads to legal blindness by the age of 40 years.
Glutethimide
A hypnotic substance.
Glaxo Smith Kline
A multinational pharmaceutical corporation.
Gallstones
Presence or formation of gallstones.
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