Carbutamide

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Carbutamide

Carbutamide (pronounced: car-bu-ta-mide) is an oral hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the class of sulfonylureas, which are insulin secretagogues.

Etymology

The term "Carbutamide" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which is a carbamide derivative. The prefix "carb-" refers to its carbamide structure, and "-amide" is a common suffix in organic chemistry, referring to compounds containing the -CONH2 group.

Pharmacology

Carbutamide works by stimulating the pancreas to secrete more insulin, thus helping to control blood sugar levels. It is one of the first-generation sulfonylureas, which are less commonly used today due to the development of second and third-generation sulfonylureas with fewer side effects and more potent hypoglycemic effects.

Related Terms

  • Sulfonylureas: A class of oral hypoglycemic agents that stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin.
  • Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
  • Diabetes mellitus: A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
  • Hypoglycemic agents: Medications used to decrease glucose levels in the blood.

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