What does tolbutamide mean?
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tolbu·tamide
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Princeton's WordNet
tolbutamide, Orinasenoun
sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
Wiktionary
tolbutamidenoun
A drug that blocks potassium channels, used in the treatment of diabetes.
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Tolbutamide
Tolbutamide is a first generation potassium channel blocker, 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 secretion of insulin by the pancreas. Since the pancreas must synthesize insulin in order for this drug to work, it is not effective in the management of type I diabetes. It is not routinely used due to a higher incidence of adverse effects compared to newer second generation sulfonylureas, such as glyburide. It generally has a short duration of action due to its rapid metabolism, and is therefore safe for use in elderly diabetics.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Tolbutamide
A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROPAMIDE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tolbutamide in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tolbutamide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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