metformin

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met·for·min | \ met-ˈfȯr-mən

Definition of metformin

: a drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₄H₁₁N₅·HCl especially to treat type 2 diabetes

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Recent Examples on the Web Bruehl no longer needed metformin for her diabetes and her fatty liver resolved. — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022 The study notes that sperm quality is also affected by diabetes control so terminating the use of the metformin may also affect birth outcomes. — Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE.com, 29 Mar. 2022 There are currently no US Food and Drug Administration warnings against the use of metformin by men planning to have children. — Tasnim Ahmed, CNN, 28 Mar. 2022 Merck KGaA of Germany sells metformin under the brand name Glucophage. — Ron Winslow, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2022 Other treatments, such as metformin, do a better job protecting the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves from damage from diabetes. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2022 Both rapamycin and metformin are generics produced by multiple drugmakers. — Ron Winslow, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2022 For example, the diabetes drug metformin is sometimes prescribed for weight loss because one of its side effects is to lower a person's appetite. — NBC News, 23 Aug. 2021 For example, the diabetes drug metformin is sometimes prescribed for weight loss because one of its side effects is to lower a person's appetite. — NBC News, 23 Aug. 2021 See More

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metformin

noun

met·for·min | \ met-ˈfȯr-mən

Medical Definition of metformin

: an antidiabetic drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C₄H₁₁N₅·HCl especially to treat type 2 diabetes in patients unresponsive to or intolerant of approved sulfonylurea drugs

Note: Trademarks for preparations containing metformin include Glucophage, Glucovance, Invokamet, Janumet, Jentadueto, and Kombiglyze.