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Active Ingredient(s): Tolbutamide
FDA Approved: * May 31, 1957
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Diabetes

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Orinase Overview

Tolbutamide is a first-generation potassium channel blocker, sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic medication. This drug may be used in the management of type 2 diabetes if diet alone is not effective. Tolbutamide stimulates the secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is not routinely used due to a higher incidence of adverse effects compared to newer, second-generation sulfonylureas, such as Glibenclamide. It generally has a short duration of action due to its rapid metabolism, so is safe for use ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Tolbutamide
  • Tablet: 250mg, 500mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

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