Glucophage: profile and news

FDA Approves Inhalable Insulin Mar 3, 2006
So far, Smith has not had to inject insulin. â€œI take Glucophage, which helps my body efficiently digest sugar,â€? Smith said. ... - City on a Hill Press,

Leptin - the answer to obesity? Feb 27, 2006
...weight loss solutions that make use of leptin, for example drugs that can counteract 'leptin resistance' in the same way that drugs like glucophage are used to ... - Health24.com,

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports Financial Results for the ... Jan 25, 2006
AVAPRO(R), AVALIDE(R) and PLAVIX(R) are trademarks of Sanofi-Aventis Erbitux(R) is a trademark of ImClone Systems Incorporated GLUCOPHAGE(R), GLUCOPHAGE(R) XR ... - PR Newswire (press release),

Top 10 Things to Know About Diabetes Pills Jan 29, 2006
Metformin (brand name Glucophage) is a biguanide. Biguanides lower blood glucose levels primarily by decreasing the amount of glucose ... - About - News & Issues,

A prescription for future success Jan 31, 2006
Products that have benefited from new formulations include Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.â€™s diabetes drug Glucophage, which was converted to an extended-release ... - Med Ad News (subscription),

Health | Whatâ€™s in a name? Jan 26, 2006
Enalapril is the generic version of Vasotec, for high blood pressure, and metformin is generic for Glucophage, a diabetes medicine. ... - The State,

UTHCT debuts new diabetes drugs clinical trial Jan 24, 2006
They must be controlling their disease with diet and exercise alone, or with diet, exercise, and metformin, which is also known by the brand name Glucophage. ... - East Texas Review,

Drug may cause B-12 deficiency Dec 4, 2005
...deficits may be overlooked. Thank you for pointing out that metformin (Glucophage) can deplete the body of vitamin B-12. This can lead ... - Los Angeles Times,

Try Caverject to battle erectile dysfunction? Dec 5, 2005
...but could be treated. Thank you for pointing out that metformin (Glucophage) can deplete the body of vitamin B-12. This can lead ... - Charlotte Observer,

MEDICARE DANCE Nov 15, 2005
...costs. Ramnarine could cut costs more by choosing generic drugs to replace Lipitor and the Glucophage he takes for diabetes. He ... - Pioneer Press,

Obesity is part of the sentence for prisoners Nov 12, 2005
...(Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune ). on medications such as Glipizide, Glucophage, Protonix and Enalapril - all used to treat obesity. ... - Salt Lake Tribune,

Obesity is part of the sentence for prisoners Nov 12, 2005
In 2004, the Utah Department of Corrections spent more than $80,000 on medications such as Glipizide, Glucophage, Protonix and Enalapril - all used to treat ... - Salt Lake Tribune,

I-Team 10 Investigation: The hidden dangers of on-line drugs Nov 14, 2005
We ordered the drugs Inderal and Norvasc for high blood pressure, Glucophage for diabetes, Prozac and Viagra, which was available in soft tablets, which ... - WHEC-TV,

How belly fat points to diabetes Nov 14, 2005
...consists of eating a low-fat diet with a low glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL), taking antidiabetic medications such as Glucophage, and doing as ... - Health24.com,

Andrx Corporation Reports 2005 Third Quarter Results Nov 8, 2005
...is primarily due to decreases from our generic versions of Glucotrol XL(R), supplied by Pfizer, OTC Claritin-D(R) 24, K-Dur(R) and Glucophage(R). Andrx did not ... - PharmaLive.com (press release),

Utah Prisoners Gain Weight At 3,000 Calories A Day Nov 13, 2005
In 2004, the Utah Department of Corrections spent more than $80,000 on medications such as Glipizide, Glucophage, Protonix and Enalapril ï¿½ all used to treat ... - KUTV,

Federal Plan To Build Health Care Network Taps Tech Leaders Nov 14, 2005
Here's what it might be: Someone who's a diabetic, say they're using Glucophage or Actos or one of the other drugs used to manage diabetes. ... - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

Teva gets FDA approval for Metaglip 31 Oct 2005
In April, Teva also got FDA approval to market a generic equivalent of another Bristol-Myers Squibb diabetes treatment, Glucophage XR. ... - BusinessWeek

First Global Guidelines Endorse metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) as ... Oct 3, 2005
3 /CNW/ - Newly published global guidelines for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes recommend metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) for starting oral treatment ... - Canada NewsWire (press release),

First Global Guidelines Endorse metformin (GLUCOPHAGE) as ... Oct 3, 2005
October 03, 2005 /PRNewswire/ --Newly published global guidelines for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes recommend metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) for ... - PharmaLive.com (press release),

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports Financial Results for the ... Oct 28, 2005
AVAPRO(R), AVALIDE(R) and PLAVIX(R) are trademarks of Sanofi-Aventis Erbitux(R) is a trademark of ImClone Systems Incorporated GLUCOPHAGE(R), GLUCOPHAGE(R) XR ... - PR Newswire (press release),

First Global Guidelines Endorse metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) as ... Oct 3, 2005
Reducing Risk of CVD and Cancer Newly published global guidelines for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes recommend metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) for ... - PR Newswire (press release),

First Global Guidelines Endorse metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) as ... Oct 3, 2005
Newly published global guidelines for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes recommend metformin (GLUCOPHAGEÂ®) for starting oral treatment(1). This ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

Earnings Preview: Bristol-Myers Squibb Oct 27, 2005
Risinger also expects sales of generically challenged diabetes treatment Glucophage XR to drop 35 percent and sales of high blood pressure drug Monopril to ... - Schaeffers Research,

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports Financial Results for the ... Oct 28, 2005
AVAPROÂ®, AVALIDEÂ® and PLAVIXÂ® are trademarks of Sanofi-Aventis ErbituxÂ® is a trademark of ImClone Systems Incorporated GLUCOPHAGEÂ®, GLUCOPHAGEÂ® XR and ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

on Pargluva Oct 18, 2005
The September panel of doctors and statisticians suggested Pargluva may be used alone or with the generic equivalent of Bristol-Myers's Glucophage. ... - Northwest Herald,

MannKind Corporation Announces Addition of Key Executives Oct 24, 2005
...time, he directed the regulatory activities for a number of medically important programs, including Pravachol, Monopril, Avapro, Glucovance, and Glucophage XR. ... - PR Newswire (press release),

Metformin may help diabetics with heart failure Oct 12, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that the diabetes drug metformin, sold as Glucophage, may improve survival and clinical outcome in diabetic ... - Reuters.uk,

B12 supplementation may not be necessary Oct 11, 2005
Similarly, those on metformin (eg, Glucophage, Glucovance, Avandamet, Metaglip) for type 2 diabetes should be aware that this drug might cause malabsorption of ... - Contra Costa Times,

Metformin may help diabetics with heart failure Oct 13, 2005
A new study suggests that the diabetes drug metformin, sold as Glucophage, may improve survival and clinical outcome in diabetic patients with heart failure ... - Indiatimes,

Investigational Diabetes Drug Linked to Increased Risk of Death ... Oct 20, 2005
Patients were randomized to various doses of Pargluva, Actos (pioglitazone), or placebo as monotherapy or in combination with Glucophage (metformin) or ... - MedPage Today,

Little Falls firm sues Barr, Teva over development of generic Oct 12, 2005
...ago, her ads in Capitol Hill publications helped derail an attempt by Bristol-Myers Squibb to retain its monopoly on the diabetes treatment Glucophage, a move ... - NorthJersey.com,

(PRN) - First BancTrust Corp. Completes Acquisition of Rantoul ... Oct 3, 2005
Aftermarket ... [+. PRN) - First Global Guidelines Endorse metformin (GLUCOPHAGE(R)) as Foundation of Oral Antidiabetic Therapy ... [+. ... - Bolsamania.com,

The Expanding Pill Sep 29, 2005
Shell signed up a promising partner in Bristol-Myers Squibb, which was seeking a gastric-retentive formulation of its blockbusterdiabetes drug Glucophage. ... - Forbes

Restaurant owner picked up in drug raid on pub: â€˜I was on ... Sep 28, 2005
...like me.". He said he is currently on Diamicron MR, Avendia and Glucophage for diabetes and Lipanthyl Supra for cholesterol. "It ... - Malay Mail,

B12 supplementation may not be necessary 11 Oct 2005
Similarly, those on metformin (eg, Glucophage, Glucovance, Avandamet, Metaglip) for type 2 diabetes should be aware that this drug might cause malabsorption of ... - Contra Costa Times,

Impax gets FDA OK for Glucophage version Sep 14, 2005
...said Wednesday it received Food and Drug Administration approval to market a generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s Glucophage XR diabetes treatment. ... - BusinessWeek

IMPAX Receives Final Approval for Generic Version of Glucophage(R) ... Sep 14, 2005
...and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval to the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Glucophage(R) XR 750 ... - Genetic Engineering News,

EASD: Cancer Benefit Seen for Popular Diabetes Drug Sep 12, 2005
12-Patients taking the most commonly prescribed oral therapy for diabetes, Glucophage (metformin), may get an extra benefit - a lower risk of dying from cancer ... - MedPage Today,

IMPAX says FDA approvs generic diabetes drug Sep 14, 2005
Research) on Wednesday said US regulators approved its generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb's (BMY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) diabetes drug Glucophage XR. ... - Reuters

Safeway to convert Bay Area locations to wind power Sep 14, 2005
...(IPXL), a pharmaceutical company, said the US Food and Drug Administration approved its application to make a generic version of Glucophage XR, a drug used to ... - San Jose Mercury News,

To the edge of the precipice for one patient Sep 18, 2005
Camp's doctor put him on a medication called Glucophage, which lowers blood sugar levels, plus a new regimen of diet and exercise. ... - Macon Telegraph,

A Tide of Giving Sep 13, 2005
Plans to donate products including medicines to patients and clinics. Â· Bristol-Myers Squibb (9, $15.5 billion; Glucophage) Donating $1.1 million in cash. ... - Washington Post,

Mylan Announces Approval for Metformin Hydrochloride Extended ... Sep 14, 2005
Metformin HCl ER Tablets, which are the generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb's Glucophage(R) XR Tablets, 500 mg and 750 mg, had US sales of approximately ... - PR Newswire (press release),

Stage union to vote on contract with symphony Sep 15, 2005
...it has received final Food and Drug Administration approval for 500 milligram and 750 milligram dosages of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s Glucophage pills for ... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,

Diagnosis gives woman control of symptoms Sep 21, 2005
She's hoping to lose about 40 more pounds and hopes to avoid developing diabetes. She has insulin resistance and takes Glucophage, an antidiabetic medication. ... - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Sep 19, 2005
...the body handles insulin. There are a number of promising drugs available, such as metformin (Glucophage). Other treatments focus ... - Bella Online

Business news briefs: 9/15/05 Sep 14, 2005
Mylan Laboratories said it received Food and Drug Administration approval to market a generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s Glucophage XR diabetes ... - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

Mylan Announces Approval for Metformin Hydrochloride Extended ... Sep 14, 2005
Metformin HCl ER Tablets, which are the generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb's GlucophageÂ® XR Tablets, 500 mg and 750 mg, had US sales of approximately ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

FDA panel OKs Bristol-Myers diabetes drug Sep 9, 2005
The panel also recommended that Pargluva be used alone or in combination with Bristol-Myers' Glucophage, also known as metformin hydrochloride. ... - MarketWatch

Bristol-Myers Ties Revival Hopes to 3 New Drugs (Update3) Sep 9, 2005
...statements, voting 8-1 today to recommend that the FDA clear Pargluva as a solo treatment and 7-2 as a combination drug with Bristol-Myers's Glucophage. ... - Bloomberg

Bristol-Myers Wins Panel Support for Pargluva Diabetes Drug Sep 9, 2005
...and statisticians voted today to advise the Food and Drug Administration to clear Pargluva as a solo treatment or in combination with Bristol-Myers's Glucophage ... - Bloomberg

FDA panel OKs Bristol-Myers diabetes drug Sep 9, 2005
The panel also recommended that Pargluva be used alone or in combination with Bristol-Myers' (BMY) Glucophage, also known as metformin hydrochloride. ... - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)