Pharmacologic Substance
buformin
Subclass of:
Biguanides
Definitions related to buformin:
  • An agent belonging to the biguanide class of antidiabetics with antihyperglycemic activity. Buformin is not metabolized and is excreted in the urine. This agent has been withdrawn from the market due to its elevated risk of lactic acidosis.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An oral hypoglycemic agent that inhibits gluconeogenesis, increases glycolysis, and decreases glucose oxidation.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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