Metformin Definition

mĕt-fôrmĭn
noun
An oral antidiabetic agent, C4 H11 N5 , that decreases glucose production by the liver and lowers plasma glucose levels.
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Origin of Metformin

  • Probably met(hyl) form(ic acid) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Metformin Sentence Examples

  • Metformin (trade name Glucophage) is in the biguanide class of drugs and works by reducing the amount of glucose the liver produces and the amount of circulating insulin in the body.

  • This may precipitate lactic acidosis in patients who are taking metformin.

  • The biggest risk with Metformin is lactic acidosis, which has been reported to occur once per 30,000 patient years of use.

  • After oral administration, metformin absorption is saturable and incomplete.

  • Metformin Metformin is a biguanide with antihyperglycaemic effects, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose.

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