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Preferred Label : Metformin;

NCIt synonyms : 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide; N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic Diamide; N,N-dimethylbiguanide;

NCIt 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.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.; ACC/AHA: A specific agent belonging to the biguanide class of antihyperglycemic agents;

UNII : 9100L32L2N;

InChIKey : XZWYZXLIPXDOLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

CAS number : 657-24-9; a href https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/browse-substance?search 657-24-9 alt lien vers site G-SRS target _blank img src /img/logos/logo_g-srs.png alt Logo G-SRS /a ;

Chemical formula : C4H11N5;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:6801;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000631043;

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