Tolbutamide

Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Tolbutamide

What is Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Tolbutamide is a pill used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, which work by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin. This increases the amount of glucose taken up by cells in the body and decreases the amount of glucose made by the liver. Sulfonylureas can cause weight gain, and may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), especially in elderly, debilitated, and malnourished individuals. The drug is metabolized in the liver and then excreted in the urine and feces.

Tolbutamide

is the brand name

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Tolbutamide Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide

1979

2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Tolbutamide, also called Tolbutamide, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Type 2 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus .

Type 2 Diabetes

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Effectiveness

How Tolbutamide Affects Patients

Tolbutamide is a diabetes medicine used in combination with a healthy diet to help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is more powerful than the related second-generation drug glipizide. Tolbutamide works by helping the pancreas release more insulin and helping the body use the insulin better. In order for this drug to be effective, the pancreas must be able to produce insulin.

How Tolbutamide works in the body

Sulfonylureas lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes by encouraging the pancreas to release insulin. They do this by attaching to a receptor on the beta cells of the pancreas and blocking certain potassium channels. This causes an influx of calcium and other molecules, leading to the release of insulin-containing granules out of the cell, similar to the effect of glucose.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Tolbutamide is dependent upon the recognized condition. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, in accordance with the administration technique featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Type 2 Diabetes

500.0 mg, , 1000.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Tolbutamide Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Do Not Combine

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tolbutamide.

Common Tolbutamide Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amiodarone

Major

The metabolism of Amiodarone can be decreased when combined with Tolbutamide.

Brigatinib

Major

The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Tolbutamide.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Tolbutamide.

Enasidenib

Major

The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Tolbutamide.

Erlotinib

Major

The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Tolbutamide.

Tolbutamide Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of the drug in mice has been found to be 2600mg/kg.

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Tolbutamide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tolbutamide?

162 active clinical trials are in progress to explore the potential of Tolbutamide in treating Type 2 Diabetes.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

167 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Tolbutamide Reviews: What are patients saying about Tolbutamide?

1

Patient Review

6/12/2014

Tolbutamide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Patient Q&A Section about tolbutamide

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the mechanism of action of tolbutamide?

"Tolbutamide works by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin, and by helping the body to use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must be able to produce insulin for this drug to be effective."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name of tolbutamide?

"Orinase (tolbutamide) is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The recommended dose is 500 mg two or three times daily. Possible side effects include low blood sugar, nausea, and headache."

Answered by AI

What is tolbutamide used for?

"Tolbutamide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of tolbutamide?

"The following are symptoms of the disease: nausea, feeling full in the upper abdomen, heartburn, rash, headache, and changes in taste."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Tolbutamide

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Fish Oil for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 70
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether one type of fish oil works better than another at improving metabolic health in people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some metabolic problems-such as difficulty controlling blood sugar, unhealthy particles that transport cholesterol in the blood, and poor fat tissue function-can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. This study aims to determine whether different types of fish oil can: 1. Improve how well the body produces insulin and responds to it, 2. Improve the quality of the particles that carry "bad" cholesterol in the blood, and 3) Improve the health and function of participants' fat tissue. To answer these questions, researchers will compare the effects of two types of fish oil: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These will be compared with corn oil, which is used as a placebo and does not contain EPA or DHA. When included in this study, participants will: A) Take softgel capsules containing EPA, DHA, or placebo (corn oil) every day for 12 weeks, B) Keep a daily log to record when they take their study softgels, and C) Visit the research unit six times, including one and a half days before and after the intervention, to complete specialized metabolic tests that are mostly only available in research settings.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM)

May Faraj, P.Dt., Ph.D.

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Cold Exposure for Type 2 Diabetes

40 - 75
All Sexes
Sherbrooke, Canada

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a widespread health condition characterized by impaired ability of the body to maintain glucose homeostasis. This impairment often leads to secondary complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and poor quality of life. While exercise and healthy eating are effective strategies in managing and preventing T2DM, data shows that long-term adherence to these methods are poor - especially among elderly, individuals with obesity and/or with physical limitations. This clinical study explores cold exposure with shivering as a novel strategy to improve blood sugar control and heart health. In earlier research, spending time in mildly cold environments (around 15-17°C) for a few hours a day improved insulin sensitivity of T2DM patients. Interestingly, these benefits only occurred when the cold caused mild shivering. In a recent 10-day cold acclimation study with overt shivering for minimally 1 hour/day, we observed improved glucose tolerance in participants with overweight/obesity, as well as improved fasting lipid profiles. These results indicate that when accompanied with sufficient level of muscle activation, repeated exposure to cold can beneficially affect both glucose and lipid levels - both of which are impaired in people with T2DM. In this study, we hypothesise that a 10-day cold acclimation with shivering will improve the (peripheral) insulin sensitivity of patients with T2DM, accompanied by enhanced skeletal muscle FA uptake and oxidation as assessed via the 11C palmitate uptake.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Centre de recherche du CHUS

Denis P. Blondin, PhD

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Rapid Treatment Approach for Chronic Kidney Disease

18 - 84
All Sexes
Temple, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if starting four kidney disease medicines quickly and together (a rapid treatment approach) is safe and works well in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it safe to start these medicines over a short period of time? * How often do kidney function changes or high potassium levels occur? * Does this approach lower protein in the urine (a sign of kidney damage)? * How many participants are able to stay on all four medicines over 6 months? Researchers will compare this approach to usual care, where medicines are started one at a time over several months. Participants will: Be assigned by chance to either this approach or usual care Start up to four approved kidney medicines over about 8 weeks (rapid treatment approach) or follow standard care Have regular clinic visits and lab tests to check kidney function and potassium levels Be followed for about 6 months

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center- Temple

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HP-211 for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Canoga Park, CA

Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone made by cells in the pancreas. After a meal, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which is absorbed from the intestine into the blood leading to a rise in glucose (blood sugar) which triggers the secretion of insulin. Insulin binds to cells in several tissues including liver, muscle, and fat, triggering cells to take up glucose and bring the blood glucose level back to normal. A high blood sugar level is known as diabetes. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, is caused by insulin resistance; that is, a reduced ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. The body compensates for insulin resistance by making more insulin; type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas can no longer make enough insulin to control blood glucose. The high blood glucose and insulin levels lead to long-term complications such as heart attacks, kidney failure, reduced sensation and poor circulation in the feet and legs. High insulin levels also increase the incidence of cancers, stroke, and dementia. Reducing blood glucose levels with oral medications and insulin reduces risk of diabetic complications. There are several types of oral medications available for treating diabetes; however, they do not always control blood glucose adequately. In addition, these drugs have complications and are not used to treat insulin resistance and prediabetes - a condition when blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. Prediabetes often progresses to diabetes over a period of months or years. Effective and safe treatments for insulin resistance may prevent the onset of diabetes or even reverse diabetes if diagnosed in its early stages before substantial damage to the pancreas has occurred. HP-211 is a botanical extract whose active ingredients are derived from herbs and vegetables present in normal diets. HP-211 has been shown in laboratory studies in cell culture, in animal studies, and in a previous Phase 1 study to enhance the ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake into cells. Thus, HP-211 may reduce the blood glucose and circulating insulin levels of subjects with type 2 diabetes after a meal. HP-211 may also reduce glucose and insulin responses to a greater extent in insulin-resistant as compared to insulin-sensitive subjects. Subjects will take 0, 1, 2 or 3 tablets of HP-211 in the morning and evening for 90 days. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c, or "A1c"), a measure of the average amount of glucose present in the blood, will be measured during the trial period.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Alliance Clinical Canoga Park (Hope Clinical Research) (+24 Sites)

Housey Healthcare ULC

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Semaglutide + Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

65+
All Sexes
London, Canada

Type 2 diabetes and low levels of physical activity are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Improving blood sugar control and engaging in regular exercise may help support brain health and physical function in this population. The MOTIVATE study is a randomized clinical trial designed to examine the effects of supervised exercise and diabetes treatment with semaglutide, alone or in combination, on cognitive function, physical health, and brain-related outcomes in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Participants will be assigned to one of four study groups involving exercise training, control exercise, semaglutide treatment, or standard diabetes care. Participants will complete supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 32 weeks, with some participants also receiving weekly semaglutide injections for 16 weeks. Assessments will include cognitive testing, physical and functional measures, blood-based metabolic markers, and brain imaging. This study aims to improve understanding of how exercise and diabetes treatments may support brain health in older adults with Type 2 diabetes.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Western University

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Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

65+
All Sexes
Urbana, IL

In this randomized controlled trial, 30 older adults (aged\> 65 years; 15 with T2D, 15 controls) will participate in a 12-week progressive exercise training program. They will undergo pre- and post-testing that includes body composition measures; oral glucose tolerance testing; cardiovascular fitness and muscle performance testing; dietary protein efficiency assessed using the indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method; and a gut microbiota trial. The dietary protein efficiency trial will include repeated ingestion of crystallized amino acids (drink) containing stable isotopes, urine samples, and breath samples. The gut microbiome trial will consist of a single ingestion of a Mediterranean-based modeled meal enriched with 13C-phenylalanine (in the drink) and repeated blood draws. Participants will also be asked to give a fecal sample after the gut microbiome trial.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Freer Hall - University of Illinois

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