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  • Metformin
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Concept_In_Subset
Semantic_Type
  • Organic Chemical
  • Pharmacologic Substance
Preferred_Name
  • Metformin
UMLS_CUI
  • C0025598
CAS_Registry
  • 657-24-9
FDA_UNII_Code
  • 9100L32L2N
Contributing_Source
  • FDA
ALT_DEFINITION
  • The active ingredient in a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus (a condition in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood). It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. It decreases the amount of glucose (a type of sugar) released into the bloodstream from the liver and increases the body's use of the glucose. Metformin is a type of antidiabetic agent.NCI-GLOSS
Chemical_Formula
  • C4H11N5
Legacy_Concept_Name
  • Metformin
CHEBI_ID
  • CHEBI:6801
FULL_SYN
  • METFORMINPTFDA9100L32L2N
  • N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic DiamideSNNCI
  • MetforminPTNCI
  • 1,1-DimethylbiguanideSNNCI
  • metforminPTNCI-GLOSSCDR0000631043
DEFINITION
  • An agent belonging to the biguanide class of antidiabetics with antihyperglycemic activity. Metformin is associated with a very low incidence of lactic acidosis. This agent helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and is not associated with weight gain, and prevents the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. Metformin is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged by the kidneys.NCI
code
  • C61612
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