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A medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

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A drug which reduces the level of the blood sugar levels, used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes which does not respond to dietary measures.<\/p>\n

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A drug used as a hypoglycemic agent. It is a biguanide.<\/p>\n

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A drug that reduces blood sugar levels and is used to treat diabetes. It is administered by mouth and may cause loss of appetite and minor digestive upsets.<\/p>\n

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One of the biguanides, metformin lowers the blood sugar by increasing cellular uptake of glucose. It is active when taken by mouth and is used to treat some patients with diabetes mellitus, usually in addition to another hypoglycaemic drug.<\/p>\n

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An oral antidiabetic agent used to treat elevated blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes mellitus. It normalizes blood sugar levels by reducing the production of glucose by the liver and by increasing sensitivity of peripheral tissues to the effects of insulin.<\/p>\n

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A medication taken by mouth to reduce blood glucose levels, categorized as an oral hypoglycemic, is employed in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Potential negative outcomes encompass diminished appetite, a metallic flavor in the mouth, feelings of nausea, vomiting, and instances of diarrhea.<\/p>\n

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