Drug Class
sulfonylurea
Type
ingredient
Active Ingredient
tolbutamide
📋Overview
Tolbutamide is an oral medication that belongs to the sulfonylurea class of drugs. It is primarily used to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Tolbutamide works by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin. It is generally associated with the treatment of diabetes when lifestyle changes alone are not sufficient to control blood glucose.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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