Endocrine System Articles A-Z
Pioglitazone and Metformin Dosing
This eMedTV article offers pioglitazone and metformin dosing suggestions for people switching to the combination drug from metformin alone or pioglitazone alone. Information on when and how to take the medicine is also included.
Most people start with a pioglitazone dosing of 15 mg or 30 mg once a day. This section of the eMedTV Web site further discusses pioglitazone dosing guidelines and provides information on when and how to take the medication.
Sinus infection, headache, and upper respiratory infection are some common side effects of pioglitazone. This eMedTV page lists other common problems as well as serious pioglitazone side effects such as swelling, rapid weight gain, or vision changes.
Pioglitazone is a medicine that is used to lower and control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explores pioglitazone and its effects, dosage, and possible side effects. Pioglitizone is a common misspelling of pioglitazone.
A pituitary adenoma is a non-cancerous tumor affecting the pituitary gland. This eMedTV article explains how a pituitary adenoma is diagnosed, the different types, and treatment methods available.
A pituitary macroadenoma is a tumor of the pituitary gland that is more than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV article offers an overview of such tumors, including information about symptoms of pituitary macroadenomas and treatment options for them.
A pituitary microadenoma is a tumor in the pituitary gland that is less than 10 mm in size. This eMedTV segment describes different types of pituitary microadenomas and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
A pituitary tumor is a growth that develops in the pituitary gland. As this eMedTV resource explains, most pituitary tumors are not cancerous. This article explains how a pituitary tumor is classified, diagnosed, and treated.
Pituitary tumor symptoms may include headaches, vision problems, and weight gain. As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of a pituitary tumor vary depending on factors such as what type of pituitary tumor the patient has and its size.
In cases involving a pituitary tumor, treatment options may include drug therapy, surgery, and radiotherapy. This eMedTV segment discusses treatment of pituitary tumors in detail, including information about side effects and follow-up care.
Pituitary Tumor Treatment by Type
Pituitary tumor treatment options may include surgery, drug therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV Web page breaks down pituitary tumor treatment by type of tumor and provides links to additional information.
Pramlintide is a prescription drug that can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview of pramlintide, including information about how the medication works, side effects of the drug, and how to take it.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting pramlintide dosage is usually 15 mcg for type 1 diabetics and 60 mcg for type 2 diabetics. The dose is injected right before major meals. This Web page also features tips on taking the drug.
Precautions and Warnings for Exenatide
This eMedTV segment describes several precautions and warnings for exenatide, such as those relating to potential allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the possible danger of taking the drug when pregnant.
Precautions and Warnings for Glucophage
This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings for Glucophage, such as the safety of taking the drug during pregnancy and the possibility of decreased B12 levels. This page also lists who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings for Sitagliptin
This eMedTV page describes some precautions and warnings for sitagliptin, such as the potential for allergic reactions, drug interactions, and the risk of taking the drug when breastfeeding. This page also lists those who should avoid the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Acarbose
This eMedTV page describes some precautions and warnings with acarbose, such as possible drug interactions, the risk of low blood sugar in some people taking the drug, and the safety of taking acarbose when you are pregnant or nursing.
Precautions and Warnings With Glimepiride
This portion of the eMedTV archives takes a look at several precautions and warnings with glimepiride, including potential drug interactions and the possible risks of taking the drug while pregnant. This page also covers who should avoid glimepiride.
Precautions and Warnings With Glipizide and Metformin
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several precautions and warnings with glipizide and metformin, including the danger of taking the drug while pregnant and possible allergic reactions. This page also lists those who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Glucotrol
This eMedTV segment describes several precautions and warnings with Glucotrol, such as potential allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also explains who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Glyburide and Metformin
This eMedTV Web page gives an overview of precautions and warnings with glyburide and metformin, including the safety of taking the drug while nursing and possible drug interactions. This page also covers who should not take the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Inhaled Insulin
This page of the eMedTV Web site describes several precautions and warnings with inhaled insulin, such as the risk of low blood sugar and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also lists those who should avoid taking the medication.
Precautions and Warnings With Insulin Detemir
You may not be able to use insulin detemir if you have certain conditions, such as liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV page contains several precautions and warnings with insulin detemir, including what to tell your doctor before taking it.
Precautions and Warnings With Levothyroxine
As this eMedTV article discusses, levothyroxine is a "narrow therapeutic index" medication, which means that even tiny changes in doses can cause significant problems. This page provides other important precautions and warnings with levothyroxine.
Precautions and Warnings With Nateglinide
This eMedTV page describes several precautions and warnings with nateglinide, such as the potential for allergic reactions, the risk of low blood sugar, and the danger of taking the drug when pregnant. This page also lists who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Pioglitazone
Before taking pioglitazone, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV page contains other precautions and warnings with pioglitazone, including a list of possible side effects, such as weight gain and increased liver enzymes.