Current medical research and opinion
-
Oral antidiabetics have comparable safety and efficacy when used as fixed-dose combination therapies (FDCT) or loose-pill combination therapies (LPCT) for patients with T2DM. To evaluate alternative outcomes to safety and efficacy with FDCT, a systematic review of literature was conducted. ⋯ The published literature suggested that T2DM patients treated with FDCT may have better adherence, improved satisfaction, and lower direct medical costs, compared to those treated with LPCT.
-
Oral antidiabetics have comparable safety and efficacy when used as fixed-dose combination therapies (FDCT) or loose-pill combination therapies (LPCT) for patients with T2DM. To evaluate alternative outcomes to safety and efficacy with FDCT, a systematic review of literature was conducted. ⋯ The published literature suggested that T2DM patients treated with FDCT may have better adherence, improved satisfaction, and lower direct medical costs, compared to those treated with LPCT.