POEMS syndrome is a rare variation of multiple myeloma with concomitant paraneoplasia. Elevated levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) can be detected in almost all patients. What is POEMS syndrome? POEMS syndrome is a paraneoplastic disorder. The acronym POEMS stands for the English names of the symptoms polyneuropathy, endocrinopathy, M gradient, skin changes, and … POEMS Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Trade name Among other things Glucobay®. Introduction Acarbose is used as a drug for the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (i.e. mainly type II diabetes). It works by inhibiting certain enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract (alpha-glucosidases) which are responsible for the breakdown of sugars (carbohydrates). This leads to a delay in the absorption of glucose. … Acarbose
Interactions Some medications can weaken the effect of acarbose. These include steroids (e.g. cortisone), the “pill” (oral contraceptives), medicines to treat epilepsy (antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin), certain drugs to treat high blood pressure or heart disease (calcium channel blockers), water tablets (diuretics), thyroid hormones (e.g. L-thyroxine), hormones (e.g. estrogen), certain tuberculosis drugs (isoniazid) and … Interactions | Acarbose
Glimepiride, antidiabetic, sulfonylureaAmaryl® is a so-called antidiabetic and is used to lower permanently high blood sugar levels. It should only be used when a suitable diet, additional exercise and weight loss are not sufficient to lower blood sugar levels adequately. Amaryl® contains the active ingredient glimepiride and is suitable exclusively for type 2 diabetics, as … Amaryl®
