Term Name: phenformin
Synonyms: DBI, fenformina, N-(2-phenylethyl)imidodicarbonimidic diamide, phenformin, phenformine, phenforminum
Definition: A member of the class of biguanides that is biguanide in which one of the terminal nitrogen atoms is substituted by a 2-phenylethyl group. It was used as an anti-diabetic drug but was later withdrawn from the market due to potential risk of lactic acidosis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:8064]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: biguanides
has_functional_parent: biguanide
has_role: antineoplastic agent geroprotector hypoglycemic agent