metformin
noun
met·for·min
met-ˈfȯr-mən 
: a drug used in the form of its hydrochloride C4H11N5·HCl especially to treat type 2 diabetes
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The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Certain genetic profiles respond more favorably to metformin, showing slower telomere attrition.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
However, researchers haven’t been able to raise the $50 million needed to launch the trial, which would track 3000 older people taking the diabetes drug metformin for 6 years.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 11 Sep. 2024
Goldenseal has the potential to interact with diabetes medications, including metformin.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Certain genetic profiles respond more favorably to metformin, showing slower telomere attrition.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
However, researchers haven’t been able to raise the $50 million needed to launch the trial, which would track 3000 older people taking the diabetes drug metformin for 6 years.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 11 Sep. 2024
Goldenseal has the potential to interact with diabetes medications, including metformin.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024
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metformin
noun
met·for·min
met-ˈfȯr-mən
: 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.
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