Gliquidone
Gliquidone is an oral antidiabetic medication that manages type 2 diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin.
Gliquidone is an oral sulfonylurea medication used to control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A10BB08
- RxNorm
- 25793
- Generic
- Gliquidone
- Class
- atc-a10
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults when glycemic control cannot be achieved through diet and exercise alone. Not indicated for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Gliquidone is a sulfonylurea that stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by binding to specific receptors on the cell surface, thereby increasing insulin release and helping to lower blood glucose levels.
May cause hypoglycemia, especially in elderly patients or those with irregular meals. Should be taken with meals as directed. Risk of weight gain exists. Contraindicated in patients with known sulfonylurea allergy. May interact with other medications affecting blood sugar.
Official drug label
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