ATC Group: A10BA01 Phenformin
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Phenformin
Hierarchical Position
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A10BA01
Phenformin
Active Ingredients
Chemical substance
Description
Phenformin is a biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin. It activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and inhibits mTORC1 signaling. Phenformin used for the treatment of diabetes. Phenformin exerts potential anti-neoplastic action.