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Phenformin

Oral hypoglycaemic agents

Description

Used to treat diabetes, phenformin is a biguanide (contains 2 guanidino groups) hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin (Glucophage).

Mechanism of action

It acts by increasing peripheral anaerobic glycolysis, interferes with absorption of carbohydrate in gut, and suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis.

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Mechanism of action

It acts by increasing peripheral anaerobic glycolysis, interferes with absorption of carbohydrate in gut, and suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis.

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