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MeSH Heading: Phenformin
Tree Number(s): D02.078.370.141.700
Unique ID: D010629
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010629
Scope Note: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of METFORMIN. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
Entry Term(s): Fenformin; Phenylethylbiguanide
Pharm Action: Hypoglycemic Agents
Related Numbers: 114-86-3
CAS Type 1 Name: Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-(2-phenylethyl)-
NLM Classification #: WK 825
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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