title: Metformin: a multitasking medication.
authors.forename: Cliff J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000187:drug effects*; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008687:Metformin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin