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Tolinase

Tolinase

9.3
A medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes that lowers high blood sugar
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Tolinase to help manage her blood sugar levels.

Examples

  • Patients taking Tolinase should monitor their glucose regularly.

  • He experienced mild side effects after starting Tolinase for his diabetes.

  • Many doctors prescribe Tolinase for managing diabetes.

  • Have you ever taken Tolinase for your diabetes?

  • The doctor prescribed Tolinase to help manage her blood sugar levels.

  • He experienced mild side effects after starting Tolinase for his diabetes.

  • Patients taking Tolinase should monitor their glucose regularly.

Synonyms

tolazamide
vsTolinase
  • Specialized
8.7

A medicine that helps lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes

is the brand name for the same medication sold commercially

Surface Forms

Tolinase singular
Tolinases plural

Etymology

Tolinase is a brand name formed from the active drug tolazamide with a medicine-like ending -ase added to make it sound like a drug. So a helpful way to remember Tolinase is to think of 'tolazamide' turned into a brand, and Tolinase is a medicine used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.