Tolbutamide |
Orinase |
Tolbutamide is an sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic drug sold under the brand name Orinase. This drug may be used in the management of type II diabetes if diet alone is not effective. Tolbutamide stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin, since the pancreas must manufacture insulin in order for this drug to work, it is not effective in the management of type I diabetes.
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... TOLBUTAMIDE (Orinase®) helps to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Treatment is combined with a suitable diet and balanced exercise. Tolbutamide increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and helps your body to use insulin more efficiently. Generic tolbutamide tablets are available. ...
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Tolbutamide Systematic (IUPAC) name 3-butyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)sul ...
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