Buformin

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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 It was withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of lactic acidosis.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  • Phenformin: Another biguanide antidiabetic drug, which was also withdrawn from the market due to an increased risk of lactic acidosis.

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