Pharmacologic Substance
gliclazide
Definitions related to gliclazide:
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A short-acting, relatively high-potency, second-generation sulfonylurea compound with hypoglycemic activity. Gliclazide also increases peripheral insulin sensitivity. This agent is metabolized by CYP2C9.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An oral sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent which stimulates insulin secretion.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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