- Concept UI
- M0016508
- Registry Numbers
- DD5K7529CE
- Related Numbers
- 114-86-3
- Scope Note
- A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of METFORMIN. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
- Terms
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Phenformin
Preferred Term
Term UI
T031387
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
-
Fenformin
Term UI
T031386
Date12/23/1976
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Phenylethylbiguanide
Term UI
T031388
Date11/20/1980
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)