Sulfonylurea

• An oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus [syn: Orinase ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A drug that blocks potassium channels, used in the treatment of diabetes.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Tolbutamide is a first-generation potassium channel blocker , sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic drug originally sold under the brand name Orinase. This drug may be used in the management of type 2 diabetes if diet alone is not effective. Tolbutamide stimulates ...