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Definition of Metformin

1. Noun. An antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes.

Definition of Metformin

1. Noun. Category:en:DrugsA popular oral drug for the treatment of diabetes, having the chemical formula C₄H₁₁N₅ ¹

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Definition of Metformin

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Medical Definition of Metformin

1. A biguanide hypoglycaemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves improves glycaemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents. Chemical name: Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N,N-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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