Oral hypoglycemics overdose
Definition
Oral hypoglycemic pills are a class of medications used to control diabetes. Oral means "taken by mouth." There are many different types of oral hypoglycemics. This article focuses on a class called sulfonylureas.
An overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Alternative Names
Diabetes pill overdose; Sulfonylurea overdose
Poisonous Ingredient
There are many types of oral hypoglycemics. The poisonous ingredient depends on the specific drug. The main (active) ingredient in sulfonylurea-based oral hypoglycemics stimulates cells in the pancreas to produce more insulin.
Where Found
Sulfonylurea-based oral hypoglycemics are sold under a variety of brand names. Some are listed below.
- Acetohexamide (Dymelor)
- Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
- Glipizide (Glucotrol)
- Glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase)
- Glimepiride (Amaryl)
- Tolbutamide (Orinase)
- Tolazamide (Tolinase)
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