Tolazamide
Tolazamide
Tolazamide (pronounced: toh-LAZ-uh-mide) is an oral blood glucose lowering drug used for people with Type 2 diabetes. It is part of the sulfonylurea class of diabetes medications, which also includes glipizide, glyburide, and glimepiride.
Etymology
The term "Tolazamide" is derived from the chemical name "1-tolyl-3-sulfamoylurea". The prefix "Tol-" comes from "tolyl", which refers to the toluene molecule that is part of the drug's structure. The "-az-" is a common infix used in naming sulfonylurea drugs. The suffix "-amide" is used because the drug is a type of urea derivative.
Usage
Tolazamide is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. It is used when diet and exercise alone does not result in good blood sugar control.
Related Terms
- Sulfonylurea: A class of oral anti-diabetic drugs that increase insulin output by the pancreas.
- Type 2 diabetes: A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Blood glucose: The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet. Glucose is carried through the bloodstream to provide energy to all cells in the body.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Tolazamide can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some common side effects include nausea, upset stomach, or diarrhea. A serious side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tolazamide
- Wikipedia's article - Tolazamide
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