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carbutamide

A first-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Carbutamide was one of the first sulfonylurea compounds used but was withdrawn from the market due to toxic effects on bone marrow. This agent has a long half-life.
Chemical structure:1-(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl-3-butylurea
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