Synonyms: Orinase® | tolbutamide sodium
tolbutamide is an approved drug (FDA (1979))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Used as an adjunct to diet to lower the blood glucose in diabetes mellitus type 2, where dietary control has failed |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic drug which acts to stimulate insulin secretion by pancreatic β cells. The sulphonylurea drugs act through 'sulphonylurea receptors'; tritiated glibenclamide can be used to identify a 140 kDa protein called SUR1 (now known as ABCC8) [3]. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |