Tolazamide (By mouth)
tole-AZ-a-mide
Treats diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).Belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas.
Drug classes
Hypoglycemic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Tolazamide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future .
Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. Tolazamide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It causes your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream .
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
While using this medicine, avoid taking aspirin or cough and cold medicines.
Tolazamide interacts with many medicines. Before you start taking tolazamide, make sure your doctor knows of all other medicines that you are taking.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tolazamide or to related medicine such as Orinase®, Diabinese®, or Glucotrol®.
Warnings
Talk with your doctor before taking tolazamide if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver or heart disease, G-6-PD deficiency, or an adrenal or pituitary gland disorder.
To control your diabetes, follow the diet that your doctor ordered and take this medicine on a regular schedule.
You may have low blood sugar while you are taking tolazamide, especially if you miss a meal, exercise for a long time, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, feeling very hungry, fast heartbeat, drowsiness, confusion, headache that won’t go away, chills, or vomiting.
Ask you doctor what you should do in case you have low blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Dark urine
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Mild nausea or vomiting
Headache
Sensitivity of skin to sunlight
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Tolinase
There may be other brand names for this medicine.