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gliclazide

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.
Chemical structure:1-(3-azabicyclo(3.3.0)Oct-3-Yl)-3-(P-tolylsulfonyl)urea
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