noun
- Plural of metformin; oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- Several metformins are available on the market under different brand names.
- The doctor prescribed one of the common metformins to help manage her diabetes.
- Different metformins may have varying release mechanisms, such as immediate or extended release.
- Patients taking metformins should have their kidney function monitored regularly.
- Generic metformins are often more affordable than brand-name versions.