Glucophage is a trade name for the medication Metformin. It is an oral anti-diabetes medication that is classified as a biguanide medication. It is generally considered the first choice in medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Glucophage can be particularly helpful in people who are obese so long as they have normal kidney function.
There are some doctors who also believe that Glucophage is going to be the go to drug for the treatment of gestational diabetes in the future. Doctors are also using this medication to treat polycystic ovary syndrome.