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Micronase

Micronase

8.1
A medicine for type 2 diabetes that makes the body release insulin
  • noun
  • /ˈmaɪkroʊneɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Micronase
  • Some patients taking Micronase may experience episodes of low blood sugar if not monitored closely.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Micronase to help control her patient's blood sugar levels.

  • I take Micronase every morning with breakfast.

  • He switched from another brand to Micronase due to better tolerance of the medication.

  • Have you ever tried Micronase for diabetes management?

  • The doctor prescribed Micronase to help control her patient's blood sugar levels.

  • Some patients taking Micronase may experience episodes of low blood sugar if not monitored closely.

  • He switched from another brand to Micronase due to better tolerance of the medication.

Synonyms

glyburide
vsMicronase
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood sugar by making the pancreas release more insulin

is the trademarked form of the same insulin-stimulating treatment rather than the generic name
glipizide
vsMicronase
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A pill that lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

is a trademarked medication with the same insulin-stimulating action but different chemical identity
DiaBeta
vsMicronase
  • Specialized
8.2

A medicine taken by mouth to lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make insulin

is a trademarked medication that also stimulates insulin release and is a different brand
Orinase
vsMicronase
  • Specialized
8.9

A medicine taken by mouth that lowers blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

focuses specifically on stimulating insulin release rather than general blood sugar lowering

Surface Forms

Micronase singular
Micronases plural

Etymology

Micronase is a brand name made from micro- 'small', the same micro- in microscope, plus the ending -nase which gives it a medical sound. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Micronase as a 'small helper' medicine that helps the body release insulin to control blood sugar.