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| Drug Name | Metformin |
| Trade Name | Glucophage |
| Synonyms | Apo-Metformin |
| Drug Descriptions |
Glucophage (metformin) inhibits part of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and may exert antineoplastic effects through inhibition of mTOR and is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes (FDA.gov). |
| DrugClasses | mTOR Inhibitor 51 |
| CAS Registry Number | 657-24-9 |
| NCIT ID | C29251 |