Andrographolide Pretreatment Enhances the Bioavailability and Hypoglycemic Action of Glimepiride and Metformin

In conclusion, add-on preparations containing AD may increase the bioavailability of glimepiride and metformin, which suggested that AD might be beneficial as an adjuvant to glimepiride and metformin in a proper dose, in diabetic patients and hence the doses should be monitored.

Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - October 26, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Sujatha Samala Source Type: research