Orinase (tolbutamide) Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with Orinase (tolbutamide):
Tolbutamide (Includes Orinase) ⇔ Renal/Liver Disease
Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Renal Dysfunction, Liver Disease
Serious and prolonged hypoglycemia has been reported in patients with severe renal or liver disease following oral administration of tolbutamide. Diagnostic testing with tolbutamide should be administered cautiously, if necessary, in such patients. If severe hypoglycemic symptoms are observed, the test should be terminated immediately by intravenously injecting 12.5 to 25 g of glucose in a 25% to 50% solution. The patient should be monitored for some time afterwards, since reaction may be prolonged.
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