Metformin
Synonyms
Dimethylbiguanidine
Dimethylguanylguanidine
Glucophage
HCl, Metformin
Hydrochloride, Metformin
Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N,N-dimethyl-
Metformin HCl
Metformin Hydrochloride
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)