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glyburide

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Also known as glibenclamide, 5-chloro-N-{2-[4-({[(cyclohexylamino)carbonyl]amino}sulfonyl)phenyl]ethyl}-2-methoxybenzamide, 1-{p-[2-(5-chloro-2-methoxybenzamido)ethyl]benzenesulfonyl}-3-cyclohexylurea, 1-({p-[2-(5-chloro-o-anisamido)ethyl]phenyl}sulfonyl)-3-cyclohexylurea

Glibenclamide, also known as glyburide (U.S. English), is an antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is recommended that it be taken together with diet and exercise. It may be used with other antidiabetic medication. It is not recommended for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. It is taken by mouth.

Key facts

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461120828
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Drug.width
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Drug.USAN
Glyburide
Drug.tradename
Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase, others
Drug.MedlinePlus
a684058
Drug.DailyMedID
Glyburide
Drug.pregnancy_AU
C
Drug.routes_of_administration
By mouth
Drug.ATC_prefix
A10
Drug.ATC_suffix
BB01
Drug.legal_AU
S4
Drug.legal_UK
POM
Drug.legal_US
Rx-only

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Chemical data

Formula
C23H28ClN3O5S
Molecular weight
494 g/mol
IUPAC name
5-chloro-N-[2-[4-(cyclohexylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)phenyl]ethyl]-2-methoxybenzamide
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)Cl)C(=O)NCCC2=CC=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)NC3CCCCC3
InChIKey
ZNNLBTZKUZBEKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
4.8
Polar surface area
122 Ų
H-bond donors
3
H-bond acceptors
5
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
sulfonylurea
Mass
493.144
Has use
medication
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MCN code
2935.90.92
different from
gliclazide
subject has role
anti-diabetic medication
chemical formula
C₂₃H₂₈ClN₃O₅S
melting point
173
significant drug interaction
sulfamethoxazole
isomeric SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1/C(=N\CCC2=CC=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)N/C(=N\C3CCCCC3)/O)/O)Cl
canonical SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)Cl)C(=O)NCCC2=CC=C(C=C2)S(=O)(=O)NC(=O)NC3CCCCC3
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
glibenclamide
described by source
Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia
stylized name
glyBURIDE
Commons category
Glibenclamide
defined daily dose
10
Sources (6)

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Side effects
  • Contraindications
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Mechanism of action
  • History
  • Society and culture
  • Brand names
  • References

Glibenclamide, also known as glyburide (U.S. English), is an antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is recommended that it be taken together with diet and exercise. It may be used with other antidiabetic medication. It is not recommended for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea and heartburn. Serious side effects may include angioedema and low blood sugar. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy but can be used during breastfeeding. It is in the sulfonylureas class of medications and works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas.

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