Can drugs used in type 2 diabetes therapy induce acute pancreatitis?

Journal Title: Advances in Hygiene and Experimental Medicine - Year 2011, Vol 65, Issue 0

Abstract

The increased number of subjects with type 2 diabetes and putting into clinical practice further new hypoglycemic agents and also aspiring to achieve the bettest glycemic control using a few medications may cause that undesirable actions of these agents may be observed more frequently. One undesirable effect of hypoglycemic drugs is acute pancreatitis; therefore the aim of the present paper is to review data concerning the development of this complication during type 2 diabetes pharmacotherapy.

Authors and Affiliations

Anna Borowik, Antoni Hrycek, Jerzy Chudek, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz

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Anna Borowik, Antoni Hrycek, Jerzy Chudek, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz (2011). Can drugs used in type 2 diabetes therapy induce acute pancreatitis?. Advances in Hygiene and Experimental Medicine, 65(0), 678-682. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-66558