Tolbutamide overview
BRAND NAMES:
Generic Names:
Tolbutamide
Uses:
Treats diabetes mellitus. Belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas.
Therapeutic Classes:
Hypoglycemic
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Tolbutamide used for?
Tolbutamide is combined with diet and exercise to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. Tolbutamide triggers the pancreas to produce insulin which helps the body to lower the blood sugar level.
What form(s) does Tolbutamide come in
Tablet
What are common Tolbutamide doses?
Tablet 500MG
Common Tolbutamide prescriptions
TOLBUTamide
500mg tablet
How to take Tolbutamide
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
What to do if you miss a dose of Tolbutamide
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Tolbutamide contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to tolbutamide or other sulfonylurea drugs such as Tolinase®, chlorpropamide, or Glucotrol®. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.
Tolbutamide warnings
This medicine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding or if you have liver, kidney, or heart disease, G-6-PD deficiency, or a thyroid disorder.
To control your diabetes, follow the diet that your doctor orders and take this medicine on a regular schedule.
You may have low blood sugar while you are taking tolbutamide, especially if you miss a meal, exercise for a long time, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, feeling very hungry, fast heartbeat, drowsiness, confusion, headache that won't go away, chills, or vomiting.
Ask your doctor what you should do in case you have low blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
Make sure your doctor knows you are taking this medicine before you have any kind of surgery.
Tolbutamide interactions
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
While using this medicine, avoid taking aspirin or cough and cold medicines.
Tolbutamide interacts with many medicines. Before you start taking tolbutamide, make sure your doctor knows of all other medicines you are taking.
Ask your doctor what you should do in case you have low blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
Make sure your doctor knows you are taking this medicine before you have any kind of surgery.
This medicine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid sunlamps or tanning beds.
Tolbutamide side effects
Serious Side Effects
Dark colored urine or light colored stools
Unexplained fever, chills or sore throat
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellowing of skin or eyes
Severe skin rash or hives
Less Serious Side Effects
Sensitivity of skin to sunlight
Mild nausea or vomiting
Skin rash or itching
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