Effect of Statins, Metformin, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers on Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2019.60.7.679
Abstract: Purpose Statins, metformin, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have been suggested for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) due to their pleiotropic effects. Therefore, we investigated whether these drugs prevent AMD. Materials… read more here.
Keywords: age; statins metformin; converting enzyme; angiotensin converting ... See more keywords
Chemopreventive Effects of Concomitant or Individual Use of Statins, Aspirin, Metformin, and Angiotensin Drugs: A Study Using Claims Data of 23 Million Individuals
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051211
Abstract: Simple Summary Medications for chronic diseases, such as tatins, aspirin, metformin, and angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers, are studied for decades, and a vast body of previous research has suggested potential repurposing of these medications… read more here.
Keywords: statins aspirin; aspirin metformin; chemopreventive effects; use ... See more keywords