Sulfonylurea

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

chlorpropamide

Broader Terms

hypoglycemic agent, sulfonamide

Narrower Terms

glipizide, glyburide, tolbutamide

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• It can be considered when either metformin or a sulfonylurea is contra-indicated or not tolerated combination therapy with metformin and a sulfonylurea fails insulin (with or without oral agents) no longer maintains glycaemic control.
• [return to table] [top of page] Sulfonylurea resistance Sulfonylurea is the active ingredient in the herbicide Staple (and others).
• Sulfonylurea is known to lower glucose levels by stimulating pancreatic insulin secretion.
• (Observations) Diabetes Care; 7/1/2003; Ishibashi, Shun Sulfonylurea is known to lower glucose levels by stimulating pancreatic insulin secretion.
• Your sulfonylurea is working properly if your blood glucose values remain in a healthy range and you do not suffer from any episodes of hypoglycemia.

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