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metformin (medicine)


metformin
<chemical> A biguanide hypoglycaemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves improves glycaemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose.

Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents.

Chemical name: Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N,N-dimethyl-


chlorine acne (medicine)


chlorine acne -->
chloracne


An occupational acne-like eruption due to prolonged contact with certain chlorinated compounds (naphthalenes and diphenyls); keratinous plugs (comedones) form in the pilosebaceous orifices, and variously sized small papules (2 to 4 mm) develop.

Synonym: chlorine acne, tar acne.