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Tolbutamide response

MedGen UID:
865155
Concept ID:
C4016718
Finding
Synonym: Tolbutamide poor metabolizer
Drug:
Tolbutamide
MedGen UID:
21577
Concept ID:
C0040374
Pharmacologic Substance
A short-acting, first-generation sulfonylurea with hypoglycemic activity. Compared to second-generation sulfonylureas, tolbutamide is more likely to cause adverse effects, such as jaundice. This agent is rapidly metabolized by CYPC29. [from NCI]
 
Gene (location): G6PD (Xq28)
 
OMIM®: 601130

Recent clinical studies

Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Clinical prediction guides

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    Curated

    • CPIC, 2022
      Gammal et al, Expanded Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium Guideline for Medication Use in the Context of G6PD Genotype. 2 Sept 2022. Clin Pharmacol Ther.

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