Orinase

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Noun1.Orinase - sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
tolbutamide
sulfonylurea - antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
hypoglycaemic agent, hypoglycemic agent - any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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The first was tolbutamide under the trade name Orinase from Upjohn Co.
The Treatment of Diabetes: A Brief History
The first-generation sulfonylureas currently available are chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), and tolbutamide (Orinase).
Use of antidiabetic agents during pregnancy
The first-generation sulfonylureas currently available are chlorpropamide (Di-abinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), and tolbutamide (Orinase).
Antidiabetic agents during pregnancy
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