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| Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:Metformin
CAS:657-24-9
Molecular Formula:C4H11N5
Molecular Weight:129.16
Appearance:White powder.
Melting point:199-200 °C
Boiling point:229.23°C (rough estimate)
Storage conditions:Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
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| Use and description |
| A routine prescription drug for more than 120 million people around the world, metformin is the most popular drug for Type 2 diabetes care. Metformin belongs to a class of medications called biguanides, which are used for Type 2 diabetes as well as other illnesses, like malaria. In many countries, other biguanides have been taken off the market, and metformin is the only biguanide available for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved metformin for use in the United States in 1995. The medication is sold under the brand names Glucophage and Glucophage XR and is available in both immediate and extended-release formulas. |
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