1. Noun. An antidiabetic drug of the biguanide class. ¹
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Medical Definition of Phenformin
1. A biguanide hypoglycaemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries.
Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents.
Chemical name: Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-(2-phenylethyl)-
(12 Dec 1998)