| glyburide | <drug> An oral hypoglycemic agent (a prescription drug that people take to lower the level of glucose in the blood). The pills work for some people whose pancreas still makes some insulin. They can help the body in several ways, such as by causing the cells in the pancreas to release more insulin. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| 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- (12 Dec 1998) |