Metformin
A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
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Tree Number(s): D02.078.370.141.450
MeSH Unique ID: D008687
Registry Number: 9100L32L2N
Entry Terms:
- Dimethylbiguanidine
- Dimethylguanylguanidine
- Glucophage
- Metformin Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Metformin
- Metformin HCl
- HCl, Metformin
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