1) Antidiabetic 2) Antidiabetic drug 3) Glucophage
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1) Glucophage
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A drug treatment for type 2 diabetes; belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides.
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Metformin IR (immediate release) is available in 500, 850, and 1000-mg tablets. All of these are now available as generic drugs in the U.S. Metformin SR (slow release) or XR (extended release) was introduced in 2004. It is available in 500, 750, and 1000-mg strengths, mainly to counteract the most common gastrointestinal side effects, as well as t...
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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
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an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver and helping the body respond better to the insulin made in the pancreas. Belongs to the class of medicines called biguanides. (Brand names: Glucophage, Glucophage XR; an ingredient in Glucovance.)
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an oral medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose produced by
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<chemical> A biguanide hypoglycaemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves improves glycaemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. ... Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents. ... Chemical name:...
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(mәt-for´min) a hypoglycemic agent that potentiates the action of insulin; used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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A drug treatment for type 2 diabetes; belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides.
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(biguanide) An oral medicine in a class of drugs called biguanides used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin lowers blood sugar by reducing the amount of sugar produced by the liver and helping the body respond better to the insulin. It may also lower insulin resistance in the muscles.
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Glucophage noun an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes
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