Biguanides D001645

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Description

Derivatives of biguanide (the structure formula HN(C(NH)NH2)2) that are primarily used as oral HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS for the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 and PREDIABETES.   MeSH

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Buformin
 

Chlorhexidine
3 drugs (2 approved, 1 experimental)

Metformin
11 drugs (7 approved, 4 experimental)

Phenformin
 

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