Troglitazone: a new antihyperglycemic agent

Cleve Clin J Med. 1997 May;64(5):238-40. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.64.5.238.

Abstract

Troglitazone is the first of a new family of antihyperglycemic drugs. We review its use in clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chromans / therapeutic use*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Gluconeogenesis / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Thiazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Thiazolidinediones*
  • Troglitazone

Substances

  • Chromans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Thiazoles
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • Troglitazone