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