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Definition of Tolbutamide

1. Noun. Sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus.

Definition of Tolbutamide

1. Noun. A drug that blocks potassium channels, used in the treatment of diabetes. ¹

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Definition of Tolbutamide

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Medical Definition of Tolbutamide

1. An oral hypoglycemic agent (a prescription drug that people take to lower the level of glucose in the blood). The pills work for some people whose pancreas still makes some insulin. They can help the body in several ways, such as by causing the cells in the pancreas to release more insulin. (09 Oct 1997)

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