Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
NA
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Metformin Hydrochloride is a biguanide antidiabetic agent synthesized via condensation of dimethylamine and dicyandiamide. Its molecular formula is C4H11ClN6O, with CAS No. 657-24-9.
Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment; requires storage below 25°C in dry conditions to prevent hydrolysis.