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Metformin
FDA Approved
Oral
Description
Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug. While it doesn't intercalate membranes, it requires organic cation transporters to cross cell membranes to exert its effects on glucose metabolism.
Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC4H11N5
Molecular Weight129.2 g/mol
Oral Bioavailability50%
CAS Number657-24-9
DrugBank IDDB00331
PubChem CID4091
SMILES
CN(C)C(=N)NC(=N)N