Phenformin Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The hydrochloride salt form of phenformin, an agent belonging to the biguanide class of antidiabetics with antihyperglycemic activity. Phenformin is not used clinically due to the high risk of lactic acidosis that is associated with its use.

**Synonyms:** - PHENFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE