Product Name:Metformin Hydrochloride,Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride
CAS NO.:1115-70-4
EINECS:214-230-6
Molecular Formula:C4H12ClN5
Molecular Weight:165.62
Appearance:White crystals or white crystalline powder
Metformin, marketed under the tradename Glucophage among others, is an antidiabetic medication which is taken by mouth. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in
particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function.Its use in gestational diabetes has been limited by safety concerns. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic
ovary syndrome, and has been investigated for other diseases where insulin resistance may be an important factor. Metformin works by suppressing glucose production by the liver.