N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Brand names,
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Analogs
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Brand Names Mixture
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Chemical_Formula
C10H15N5
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
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Synthesis Reference
Shapiro, Freedman, U.S. pats. 2,961,377, 3,057,780 (1960, 1962 both to U.S.V.)
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Molecular Weight
205.26 g/mol
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Melting Point
175-178 oC
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
H2O Solubility
210 mg/mL
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
State
Solid
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
LogP
0.759
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Dosage Forms
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Indication
For the reatment of type II diabetes mellitus.
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Pharmacology
Used to treat diabetes, phenformin is a biguanide (contains 2 guanidino groups) hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of metformin (Glucophage). Both drugs work by (1) decreasing the absorption of glucose by the intestines, (2) decreasing the production of glucose in the liver, and by (3) increasing the body's ability to use insulin more effectively. More specifically, phenformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity. Phenformin is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of actic acidosis. In general biguanides should be used only in stable type II diabetics who are free of liver, kidney and cardiovascular problems and who cannot be controlled with diet.
N-Phenethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
Absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals