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Benfluorex hydrochloride
INN: Benfluorex hydrochloride
Data updated: 2026-04-18
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About This Product
ATC Code
A10BX06
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USDailyMed:Metformin
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A10BA02(WHO) Combinations:Metformin and sulfonylureasA10BD02(WHO)Metformin and rosiglitazoneA10BD03(WHO)Metformin and pioglitazoneA10BD05(WHO)Metformin and sitagliptinA10BD07(WHO)Metformin and vildagliptinA10BD08(WHO)Metformin and saxagliptinA10BD10(WHO)Metformin and linagliptinA10BD11(WHO)Metformin and alogliptinA10BD13(WHO)Metformin and repaglinideA10BD14(WHO)Metformin and dapagliflozinA10BD15(WHO)Metformin and canagliflozinA10BD16(WHO)Metformin and acarboseA10BD17(WHO)Metformin and gemigliptinA10BD18(WHO)Metformin and empagliflozinA10BD20(WHO)Metformin and evogliptinA10BD22(WHO)Metformin and ertugliflozinA10BD23(WHO)Metformin, saxagliptin, and dapagliflozinA10BD25(WHO)Metformin and lobeglitazoneA10BD26(WHO)Metformin, linagliptin and empagliflozinA10BD27(WHO)Metformin and teneligliptinA10BD28(WHO)
Metformin and sulfonylureasA10BD02(WHO)Metformin and rosiglitazoneA10BD03(WHO)Metformin and pioglitazoneA10BD05(WHO)Metformin and sitagliptinA10BD07(WHO)Metformin and vildagliptinA10BD08(WHO)Metformin and saxagliptinA10BD10(WHO)Metformin and linagliptinA10BD11(WHO)Metformin and alogliptinA10BD13(WHO)Metformin and repaglinideA10BD14(WHO)Metformin and dapagliflozinA10BD15(WHO)Metformin and canagliflozinA10BD16(WHO)Metformin and acarboseA10BD17(WHO)Metformin and gemigliptinA10BD18(WHO)Metformin and empagliflozinA10BD20(WHO)Metformin and evogliptinA10BD22(WHO)Metformin and ertugliflozinA10BD23(WHO)Metformin, saxagliptin, and dapagliflozinA10BD25(WHO)Metformin and lobeglitazoneA10BD26(WHO)Metformin, linagliptin and empagliflozinA10BD27(WHO)Metformin and teneligliptinA10BD28(WHO)
AU:S4(Prescription only)CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-only
N,N-Dimethylimidodicarbonimidic diamide
657-24-9as HCl:1115-70-4
4091as HCl:14219
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DB00331as HCl:DBSALT000114
3949as HCl:13583
9100L32L2Nas HCl:786Z46389E
D04966as HCl:D00944
CHEBI:6801as HCl:CHEBI:6802
ChEMBL1431as HCl:ChEMBL1703
DTXSID2023270
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CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)Nas HCl: Cl.CN(C)C(=N)NC(N)=N
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Metformin, sold under the brand nameGlucophage, among others, is the mainfirst-line medicationfor the treatment oftype2 diabetes,particularly in people who areoverweight.It is also used in the treatment ofpolycystic ovary syndrome,and is sometimes used as anoff-label adjunctto lessen the risk ofmetabolic syndromein people who takeantipsychoticmedication.It has been shown toinhibit inflammation,and is not associated withweight gain.Metformin istaken by mouth.
Metformin is generally well tolerated.Common adverse effects includediarrhea,nausea, andabdominal pain.It has a small risk of causinglow blood sugar.High blood lactic acid level(acidosis) is a concern if the medication is used in overly large doses or prescribed to people with severekidney problems.
Metformin is abiguanideanti-hyperglycemicagent.It works by decreasingglucose productionin theliver, increasing theinsulinsensitivity of body tissues,and increasingGDF15secretion, which reduces appetite and caloric intake.
Metformin was first described in the scientific literature in 1922 by Emil Werner and James Bell.French physician Jean Sterne began the study in humans in the 1950s.It was introduced as a medication in France in 1957.It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.It is available as ageneric medication.In 2023, it was the second most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 85million prescriptions.In Australia, it was one of the top 10 most prescribed medications between 2017 and 2023.