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Descriptor English:   Phenformin 
Descriptor Spanish:   Fenformina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Fenformin 
Synonyms English:   Fenformin
Phenylethylbiguanide  
Tree Number:   D02.078.370.141.700
Definition English:   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) 
Pharmacological Action:   Hypoglycemic Agents
 
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AN analysis AI antagonists & inhibitors
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CS chemical synthesis CH chemistry
CL classification EC economics
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PO poisoning RE radiation effects
ST standards SD supply & distribution
TU therapeutic use TO toxicity
UR urine  
Record Number:   10821 
Unique Identifier:   D010629 

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