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Glicaramide

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ATC code
  
None

PubChem CID
  
65799

UNII
  
UK5SR22C8Q

CAS Number
  
36980-34-4

ChemSpider
  
59215

ChEMBL
  
CHEMBL2106430

Glicaramide

Glicaramide (SQ-65993) is an orally bioavailable anti-diabetic medication. It has a similar potency as glibenclamide (glyburide) in the class of medication known as sulfonylureas. Its structure is similar since it has a cyclic acyl group which replaces the latter's 2-methoxy-5-chlorobenzyl. Same as glibenclamide, it is classified as a second-generation sulfonylurea. It may have more pronounced extra-pancreatic effects than glibenclamide or tolbutamide.

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