Panfor (generic name: Metformin Hydrochloride) is an oral medication used to manage Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is most commonly found in a sustained-release (SR) formulation, which allows the medication to be released slowly into the body throughout the day.
How It Works
Panfor belongs to the biguanide class of antidiabetic drugs. It lowers blood sugar through three main mechanisms:
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- Liver: It reduces the amount of glucose (sugar) produced by the liver.
- Muscles: It improves insulin sensitivity, helping your body use its own insulin more effectively to absorb glucose.
- Intestines: It delays the absorption of glucose from the food you eat.

