ATC Group: A10BA02 Metformin
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Metformin
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A10BA02
Metformin
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Metformin is a biguanide with antihyperglycaemic effects, lowering both basal and postprandial plasma glucose. It does not stimulate insulin secretion and therefore does not produce hypoglycaemia.
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