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Metformin hydrochloride

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CAS Number 1115-70-4 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 72826

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1-carbamimidamido-N,N-dimethylmethanimidamide hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
metformin hydrochloride
Synonyms
Glucophage
Diabex
Riomet

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 1115-70-4

PROPERTIES

Salt Data HCL
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Endocrinology
Biological Activity:
Metformin hydrochloride(Glucophage) is 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. Metformin’s pharmacologic mechanisms of action are different from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00331