Buformin
Buformin
Buformin (pronounced boo-FOR-min) is an antidiabetic drug from the biguanide class. It was withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of lactic acidosis.
Pronunciation
Buformin is pronounced as boo-FOR-min.
Etymology
The term "Buformin" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a biguanide derivative. The prefix "bu-" is derived from "butyl", referring to the butyl group in its structure, and "-formin" is a common suffix for biguanide antidiabetic drugs.
Related Terms
- Biguanide: A class of medications used as oral hypoglycemic agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Antidiabetic drug: A drug used to prevent and control high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus.
- Lactic acidosis: A medical condition characterized by the buildup of lactate in the body, which can result from severe illness or strenuous physical exertion.
- Metformin: Another drug from the biguanide class, which is currently the most widely used antidiabetic drug worldwide.
- Phenformin: Another biguanide antidiabetic drug, which was also withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of lactic acidosis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Buformin
- Wikipedia's article - Buformin
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