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acetohexamide /ac·e·to·hex·a·mide/ (as″ĕ-to-hek´sah-mīd) an oral hypoglycemic used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. acetoHEXAMIDE [-hek′səmīd] a sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic. indication It may be prescribed in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. contraindications Its use is prohibited as sole therapy in type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other sulfonylureas. adverse effects Among the most serious adverse reactions are blood dyscrasias, hypoglycemia, and allergic reactions. GI disturbances are common. acetohexamide, n brand names: Dimelor, Dymelor; drug class: sulfonylurea; antidiabetic; action: causes functioning β cells in the pancreas to release insulin, leading to a drop in blood glucose level; uses: stable type 2 diabetes mellitus. acetohexamide a first generation sulfonylurea derivative, used as an oral hypoglycemic agent in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sulfonylureas are divided into two groups: (1) first-generation oral
agents such as acetohexamide, chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide
(Tolinase), and tolbutamide (Orinase) and (2) second-generation oral
agents such as glibenclamide, glipizide (Glucotrol), gliclazide, and
glyburide (Micronase). |
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