Gliclazide

ATC Code A10BB09

Gliclazide

Definition

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.

Also known as 1-(3-Azabicyclo(3.3.0)Oct-3-Yl)-3-(P-Tolylsulfonyl)Urea, GLICLAZIDE — per NCIT

Also identified as