Glisoxepide
Glisoxepide
Glisoxepide (pronounced as gli-sox-ep-ide) is a sulfonylurea antidiabetic drug used in the management of type 2 diabetes. It is classified under the second generation of sulfonylureas.
Etymology
The term "Glisoxepide" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a sulfonylurea derivative. The prefix "gli-" is derived from "glycine", a type of amino acid, and "soxepide" is derived from "sulfonylurea" and "oxepide", referring to the chemical structure of the drug.
Usage
Glisoxepide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). It works by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.
Related Terms
- Sulfonylurea: A class of antidiabetic drugs that are used to treat type 2 diabetes.
- Type 2 diabetes: A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
- Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Pancreas: A gland located in the abdomen that produces insulin and other important enzymes and hormones.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glisoxepide
- Wikipedia's article - Glisoxepide
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