1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride
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1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride is a pharmaceutical compound used primarily in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It functions by decreasing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues.
Application:
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride is prescribed as an oral medication to manage blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. It is often used in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes.
Articles:
- Metformin hydrochloride: An antihyperglycemic agent
Publication Date: 15 April 1997
Teresa B. Klepser, PHARM.D., Michael W. Kelly, PHARM.D.
https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/54.8.893
- Metformin hydrochloride in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: A clinical review with a focus on dual therapy
Publication Date: Available online 21 January 2004
Stephen M. Setter Pharm, Jason L. Iltz, Jason Thams, R.Keith Campbell
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0149-2918(03)90089-0
- Metformin hydrochloride and wound healing: from nanoformulation to pharmacological evaluation
Publication Date: 31 Jan 2019
Mohamed S. El-Ridy, Soad A. Yehia, Ibrahim Elsayed, Mostafa M. Younis, Rehab F. Abdel-Rahman & Menna Ahmed El-Gamil