Phenformin
Description
Phenformin is a type of Biguanide Anti-Diabetic Pharmaceutical Drug.
Conventional Medical Usage of Phenformin
Metabolism
Phenformin is utilized in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - it increases the sensitivity of the Muscles to Insulin and Glucose (i.e. it counteracts Insulin Resistance) and lowers Blood Sugar levels (by facilitating the transport of Glucose into Muscle Cells).
Toxic Effects of Phenformin
Metabolism
Phenformin may cause the Lactic Acidosis form of Acidosis in some persons.
Pharmaceutical Availability of Phenformin
A physician’s prescription is required for the procurement of Phenformin in those regions in which it is an approved medication (in the USA it will never be approved due to its ability to cause Lactic Acidosis).
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