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What is phenformin hydrochloride?
Pronunciation: /phenformin* hydrochloride*/
phenformin hydrochloride
Definition
The hydrochloride salt form of phenformin, an agent belonging to the biguanide class of antidiabetics with antihyperglycemic activity. Phenformin is not used clinically due to the high risk of lactic acidosis that is associated with its use.