The patient/client took one 500-mg tablet of Glucophage (metformin) daily. Select the statement that describes the drug's classification.

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A drug's classification is a way to categorize drugs by the way they act against diseases or disorders. Glucophage (metformin) is an oral antidiabetic. Its inhibition of hepatic glucose and its ability to increase tissue sensitivity to insulin refers to its actions. Its excretion, unchanged by the kidneys, refers to pharmacokinetics.

The Patient/client Took One 500-Mg Tablet of Glucophage (Metformin) Daily