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Metformin |
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二甲双胍 |
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Metformin |
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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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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. |
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Metformin |
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Dimethylbiguanidine Dimethylbiguanid Metforminum Metformin Metformin (substance) Metformin-containing product Imidodicarbonimidic diamide NN-dimethyl- NN-dimethylbiguanide 11-Dimethylbiguanide Product containing metformin (medicinal product) Dimethylguanylguanidine Metformine NN-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic Diamide Metformina HCl Metformin Metformin HCl Hydrochloride Metformin Glucophage Metformin Hydrochloride |
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