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Chapter-13 Biguanides and Quinolones

BOOK TITLE: Diabetes Mellitus

Author
1. Shanmugam S
ISBN
9788180618697
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10202_13
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Gomathi Sankar Diabetes and Hypertension Research Center, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

The use of certain drugs along with oral hypoglycemic agents can have adverse effects on the blood sugar level is well known. Use of diuretics and negative effect is already known. A new observation of interaction with quinolones and biguanides was noted by me in 1995. The use of both groups of drugs in patient needs more caution. This observation can be used for development of newer anti diabetic agents is also discussed. Recently gatifloxacin is banned because of this observation, from the market.

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