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’s use of the glucose. metformin is a type of antidiabetic agent.
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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/11/30 01:41 UTC 版)
From meth- + -formin (“phenformin derivative”).
metformin (countable and uncountable, plural metformins)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/11 10:44 UTC 版)
Metformin (INN, pronounced /mɛtˈfɔrmɨn/, met-fawr-min; originally sold as Glucophage) is an oral antidiabetic drug in the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. Evidence is also mounting for its efficacy in gestational diabetes, although safety concerns still preclude its widespread use in this setting. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, and has been investigated for other diseases where insulin resistance may be an important factor.