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Acetohexamide

Acetohexamide
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Clinical data
Trade names Dymelor
AHFS/Drugs.com Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
MedlinePlus a602021
ATC code
Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding 90%
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ECHA InfoCard 100.012.301
Chemical and physical data
Formula C15H20N2O4S
Molar mass 324.395 g/mol
3D model (Jmol)
  

Acetohexamide (trade name Dymelor) is a first-generation sulfonylurea medication used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2, particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone.

Acetohexamide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for this medication to work. For this reason, acetohexamide is not used to treat diabetes mellitus type 1.

Oral hypoglycemic drugs, including acetohexamide, have been associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks, benefits, and alternatives of using this drug for your condition.




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