Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 500mg
Type 2 Diabetes
250 mg-2 g PO qDay or q8-12hr; not to exceed 3 g/day; maintenance dose >2 g/day seldom required
Divided doses may minimize gastrointestinal side effects
Renal Impairment
Dose adjustment not necessary
Hepatic Impairment
May require a lower dose (monitor)
Safety and efficacy not established
250 mg PO qDay or q8-12hr; not to exceed 3 g/day; maintenance dose >2 g/day seldom required
Divided doses may minimize gastrointestinal side effects
Interactions
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- aminolevulinic acid oral
aminolevulinic acid oral, tolbutamide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.
- aminolevulinic acid topical
tolbutamide increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.
- erdafitinib
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.
- ethanol
ethanol, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Excessive EtOH consumption may alter glycemic control. Some sulfonylureas may produce a disulfiram like rxn.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2C9 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.
- lumacaftor/ivacaftor
lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Sulfonylureas are CYP2C9 substrates. Lumacaftor/ivacaftor has the potential to induce CYP2C9.
- methyl aminolevulinate
tolbutamide, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.
- siponimod
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.
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- aceclofenac
aceclofenac increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- acemetacin
acemetacin increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- albiglutide
albiglutide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .
- alogliptin
alogliptin, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of alogliptin with insulin and/or insulin secretagogues (eg, sulfonylureas, meglitinide derivatives) may increase risk for hypoglycemia; may require lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue .
- alpelisib
alpelisib will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- aluminum hydroxide
aluminum hydroxide will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of apalutamide, a weak CYP2C9 inducer, with drugs that are CYP2C9 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered.
- aripiprazole
aripiprazole, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- asenapine
asenapine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- aspirin
aspirin increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- atazanavir
atazanavir decreases effects of tolbutamide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .
- benazepril
benazepril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bexarotene
bexarotene increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Based on the mechanism of action, bexarotene capsules may increase the action of insulin enhancing agents, resulting in hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia has not been associated with bexarotene monotherapy.
- bitter melon
bitter melon increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- calcium carbonate
calcium carbonate will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- canagliflozin
tolbutamide, canagliflozin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue to avoid hypoglycemia when coadministered with canagliflozin.
- cannabidiol
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C9 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C9 substrates.
- captopril
captopril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- celecoxib
celecoxib increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
choline magnesium trisalicylate increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cinnamon
cinnamon increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for hypoglycemia.
- ciprofibrate
ciprofibrate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypoglycemia; increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hyper and hypoglycemia have been reported in patients treated concomitantly with quinolones and antidiabetic agents. Careful monitoring of blood glucose is recommended.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- clotrimazole
clotrimazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clozapine
clozapine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- cyclosporine
tolbutamide increases levels of cyclosporine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of tolbutamide and cyclosporine may increase cyclosporine levels and reduce therapeutic effects of tolbutamide.
- dapagliflozin
tolbutamide, dapagliflozin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue to avoid hypoglycemia when coadministered with dapagliflozin.
- darunavir
darunavir, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Darunavir may increase or decrease levels of tolbutamide. Use alternatives if available. Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .
- diclofenac
diclofenac increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Do not exceed diclofenac dose of 50 mg BID - diflunisal
diflunisal increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- disopyramide
disopyramide increases effects of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- dronabinol
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP2C9 substrate.
- dulaglutide
dulaglutide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eluxadoline
tolbutamide increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2C9/10 inhibitors.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF decreases levels of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Elvitegravir is a moderate CYP2C9 inducer.
- empagliflozin
empagliflozin, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue to avoid hypoglycemia when coadministered with SGLT2 inhibitors.
- enalapril
enalapril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ertugliflozin
ertugliflozin, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider a lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue to avoid hypoglycemia when coadministered with ertugliflozin.
- esomeprazole
esomeprazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etodolac
etodolac increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- exenatide injectable solution
exenatide injectable solution, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypoglycemia when exenatide is used in combination with agents that induce hypoglycemia. Consider lowering dose of sulfonylureas to reduce risk of hypoglycemia. .
- exenatide injectable suspension
exenatide injectable suspension, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypoglycemia when exenatide is used in combination with agents that induce hypoglycemia. Consider lowering dose of sulfonylureas to reduce risk of hypoglycemia.
- famotidine
famotidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fenofibrate
fenofibrate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypoglycemia; increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.
- fenofibrate micronized
fenofibrate micronized increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypoglycemia; increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.
- fenofibric acid
fenofibric acid increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypoglycemia; increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.
- fenoprofen
fenoprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- fleroxacin
fleroxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.
- fluconazole
fluconazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluoxetine
fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluoxetine increases effects of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia. - flurbiprofen
flurbiprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Fosamprenavir may increase or decrease levels of tolbutamide. Use alternatives if available. Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .
- fosinopril
fosinopril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gemfibrozil
gemfibrozil increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypoglycemia; increased risk in hypoalbuminemia.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.
- glyburide
tolbutamide increases levels of glyburide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP2C9 inhibitors may decrease glyburide metabolism.
- ibuprofen
ibuprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- ibuprofen IV
ibuprofen IV increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- ibuprofen/famotidine
ibuprofen/famotidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- iloperidone
iloperidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- imatinib
imatinib will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imidapril
imidapril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indomethacin
indomethacin increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- insulin aspart
tolbutamide, insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart
tolbutamide, insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin degludec
tolbutamide, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin degludec/insulin aspart
tolbutamide, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin detemir
tolbutamide, insulin detemir. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin glargine
tolbutamide, insulin glargine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin glulisine
tolbutamide, insulin glulisine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin inhaled
tolbutamide, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin isophane human/insulin regular human
tolbutamide, insulin isophane human/insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin lispro
tolbutamide, insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro
tolbutamide, insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin NPH
tolbutamide, insulin NPH. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- insulin regular human
tolbutamide, insulin regular human. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antidiabetic agents are often used in combination; dosage adjustments may be required when initiating or discontinuing antidiabetic agents.
- isocarboxazid
isocarboxazid increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketoprofen
ketoprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- ketorolac
ketorolac increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- ketorolac intranasal
ketorolac intranasal increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- ketotifen, ophthalmic
ketotifen, ophthalmic, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may result in thrombocytopenia (rare). Monitor CBC.
- lacosamide
tolbutamide increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors.
- lansoprazole
lansoprazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lesinurad
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of lesinurad by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- levofloxacin
levofloxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- linagliptin
tolbutamide, linagliptin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When linagliptin is used in combination with sulfonylureas, a lower dose of the sulfonylurea may be required to reduce risk of hypoglycemia.
- linezolid
linezolid increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- liraglutide
liraglutide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serious hypoglycemia may occur when insulin secretagogues and GLP-1 agonists are concurrently administered. Consider lowering the dose of insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. .
- lisinopril
lisinopril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lixisenatide
lixisenatide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Risk of hypoglycemia increased when coadministered with sulfonylureas. Sulfonylurea dosage reduction may be required.
- lonapegsomatropin
lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of tolbutamide by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Closely monitor blood glucose when treated with antidiabetic agents. Lonapegsomatropin may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Patients with diabetes mellitus may require adjustment of their doses of insulin and/or other antihyperglycemic agents.
- lopinavir
lopinavir, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Lopinavir may increase or decrease levels of tolbutamide. Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .
- lornoxicam
lornoxicam increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- lurasidone
lurasidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- marijuana
marijuana decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mecasermin
mecasermin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypoglycemic effects.
- meclofenamate
meclofenamate increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- mefenamic acid
mefenamic acid increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- meloxicam
meloxicam increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- metreleptin
tolbutamide, metreleptin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of metreleptin with insulin and/or insulin secretagogues (eg, sulfonylureas, meglitinide derivatives) may increase risk for hypoglycemia; may require lower dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moexipril
moexipril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moxifloxacin
moxifloxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.
- nabumetone
nabumetone increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- nadolol
nadolol decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- naproxen
naproxen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- nitisinone
nitisinone will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Nitisinone inhibits CYP2C9. Caution if CYP2C9 substrate coadministered, particularly those with a narrow therapeutic index.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Quinolone antibiotic administration may result in hyper- or hypoglycemia. Gatifloxacin is most likely to produce dysglycemia; moxifloxacin is least likely.
- olanzapine
olanzapine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- opuntia ficus indica
opuntia ficus indica increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ospemifene
tolbutamide increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
tolbutamide, ospemifene. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. - oxaprozin
oxaprozin increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- paliperidone
paliperidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- parecoxib
parecoxib increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- peginterferon alfa 2b
peginterferon alfa 2b decreases levels of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2C9 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. .
- perindopril
perindopril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenelzine
phenelzine increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pindolol
pindolol decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- piroxicam
piroxicam increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- posaconazole
posaconazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- probenecid
probenecid increases levels of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- propranolol
propranolol decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- quetiapine
quetiapine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- quinapril
quinapril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ramipril
ramipril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifabutin
rifabutin decreases levels of tolbutamide by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifampin
rifampin decreases levels of tolbutamide by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifapentine
rifapentine decreases levels of tolbutamide by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- risperidone
risperidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
- ritonavir
ritonavir, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Ritonavir may increase or decrease levels of tolbutamide. Reports of hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance with protease inhibitors. .
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP2C9 substrates, if clinically indicated.
- salicylates (non-asa)
salicylates (non-asa) increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- salsalate
salsalate increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- selegiline
selegiline increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Serum glucose should be monitored closely when MAOIs are added to any regimen containing antidiabetic medications. Hypoglycemic effects may be increased.
- selegiline transdermal
selegiline transdermal increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- semaglutide
semaglutide, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin secretagogues with GLP-1 agonists may increase hypoglycemia risk. Lowering the insulin secretagogue dose may reduce hypoglycemia risk. .
- shark cartilage
shark cartilage increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Theoretical interaction.
- sodium bicarbonate
sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sodium citrate/citric acid
sodium citrate/citric acid will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
sodium zirconium cyclosilicate will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Check specific recommendations for drugs that exhibit pH-dependent solubility that may affect their systemic exposure and efficacy. In general, administer drugs at least 2 hr before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.
- somapacitan
somapacitan decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Growth hormone products may decrease insulin sensitivity, particularly at higher doses. Antidiabetic agents may require dose adjustment after initiating somapacitan. .
- sulfadiazine
sulfadiazine increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfamethoxazole
sulfamethoxazole increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfamethoxypyridazine
sulfamethoxypyridazine increases effects of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- sulfisoxazole
sulfisoxazole increases levels of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulindac
sulindac increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- terbinafine
tolbutamide will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- timolol
timolol decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Non selective beta blockers may also mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
- tipranavir
tipranavir, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Tipranavir's effect on oral hypoglycemics via hepatic CYP2C9 unknown; carefully monitor blood glucose.
- tolfenamic acid
tolfenamic acid increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- tolmetin
tolmetin increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- trandolapril
trandolapril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tranylcypromine
tranylcypromine increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension
triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Corticosteroids may diminish hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents. Monitor blood glucose levels carefully.
- voriconazole
voriconazole increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- warfarin
tolbutamide, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by receptor binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for decreased vitamin K antagonist effects (eg, decreased INR, thrombosis) when combined with metformin. Additionally, consider increased monitoring for hypoglycemia with this combination. Competitive inhibition of CYP2C9-mediated metabolism may also contribute to mechanism.
- xipamide
xipamide decreases levels of tolbutamide by increasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ziprasidone
ziprasidone, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Atypical antipsychotics have been associated with hyperglycemia that may alter blood glucose control; monitor glucose levels closely.
Minor (121)
- agrimony
agrimony increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- American ginseng
American ginseng increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amiodarone
amiodarone will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amoxapine
amoxapine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- anamu
anamu increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.
- aspirin
aspirin increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- balsalazide
balsalazide increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- bendroflumethiazide
bendroflumethiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- budesonide
budesonide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorothiazide
chlorothiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- chlorthalidone
chlorthalidone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
choline magnesium trisalicylate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- chromium
chromium increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- clomipramine
clomipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- clonidine
clonidine decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Diminished symptoms of hypoglycemia.
clonidine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia. Mechanism: decreased hypoglycemia induced catecholamine production. - clopidogrel
clopidogrel increases levels of tolbutamide by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cornsilk
cornsilk increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- cortisone
cortisone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclopenthiazide
cyclopenthiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- damiana
damiana decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.
- danazol
danazol increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- deflazacort
deflazacort decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- desipramine
desipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- devil's claw
devil's claw increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diflunisal
diflunisal increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- disulfiram
disulfiram will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- doxepin
doxepin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- elderberry
elderberry increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (in vitro research).
- ethotoin
tolbutamide increases levels of ethotoin by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown.
ethotoin decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. - etravirine
etravirine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eucalyptus
eucalyptus increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.
- felbamate
felbamate will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fludrocortisone
fludrocortisone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fluoxymesterone
fluoxymesterone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fo-ti
fo-ti increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- forskolin
forskolin increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Colenol, a compound found in Coleus root, may stimulate insulin release.
- fosphenytoin
tolbutamide increases levels of fosphenytoin by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown.
fosphenytoin decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. - gotu kola
gotu kola increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).
- guanfacine
guanfacine decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Diminished symptoms of hypoglycemia.
guanfacine, tolbutamide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Decreased symptoms of hypoglycemia. Mechanism: decreased hypoglycemia induced catecholamine production. - gymnema
gymnema increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- halofenate
halofenate increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- horse chestnut seed
horse chestnut seed increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- hydrochlorothiazide
hydrochlorothiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- imipramine
imipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- indapamide
indapamide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- isoniazid
isoniazid decreases effects of tolbutamide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- juniper
juniper increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- leflunomide
leflunomide will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lofepramine
lofepramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lycopus
lycopus increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- maitake
maitake increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (animal research).
- maprotiline
maprotiline increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- mesalamine
mesalamine increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- mesterolone
mesterolone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- methyclothiazide
methyclothiazide decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- methyltestosterone
methyltestosterone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metolazone
metolazone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Thiazide dosage >50 mg/day may increase blood glucose.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nateglinide
nateglinide will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nettle
nettle increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nitazoxanide
nitazoxanide, tolbutamide. Either increases levels of the other by Mechanism: plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nizatidine
nizatidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin, tolbutamide. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential dysglycemia.
- omeprazole
omeprazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- orlistat
orlistat increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxandrolone
oxandrolone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxymetholone
oxymetholone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pegvisomant
pegvisomant increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenytoin
tolbutamide increases levels of phenytoin by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown.
phenytoin decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. - potassium acid phosphate
potassium acid phosphate increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.
- potassium chloride
potassium chloride increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.
- potassium citrate
potassium citrate increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction especially seen in the treatment of hypokalemia.
- prednisolone
prednisolone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- prednisone
prednisone decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- protriptyline
protriptyline increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sage
sage increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- salicylates (non-asa)
salicylates (non-asa) increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- salsalate
salsalate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sitagliptin
sitagliptin, tolbutamide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypoglycemia with combination is unknown.
- stevia
stevia increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfamethoxazole
sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- tacrolimus
tolbutamide increases levels of tacrolimus by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- teniposide
tolbutamide increases levels of teniposide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- testosterone
testosterone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- testosterone buccal system
testosterone buccal system increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- testosterone topical
testosterone topical increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ticlopidine
ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tongkat ali
tongkat ali increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypoglycemia.
- trazodone
trazodone increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- trimipramine
trimipramine increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- valproic acid
valproic acid will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- vanadium
vanadium increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- willow bark
willow bark increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Hypoglycemia
Dermatologic recations
Disulfiram-like reactions
Agranulocytosis
Hyponatremia
Aplastic anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Heartburn
Nausea/vomiting
Cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis may occur rarely which may progress to liver failure
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, sulfa allergy
Type I diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis
Cautions
Patients with hypoglycemia, when caloric intake is decreased or there is increased stress due to infection, fever, trauma, or surgery (may need to discontinue treatment)
Risk of cardiovascular mortality increases with oral hypoglycemic drug treatments compared to treatment with diet alone or diet plus insulin
Risk of sulfonylurea-induced hemolytic anemia may increase in patients iwth glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Controversial, avoid
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Initial effect is to increase beta-cell insulin secretion
May also decrease rate of hepatic glucose production, increases insulin receptor sensitivity, and increases number of insulin receptors
Pharmacokinetics
Half-Life: 4.5-6.5 hr
Duration: 6-24 hr
Onset: 1hr
Max Effect: 5-8 hr
Time to peak, serum: 3-4 hr
Protein Bound: 80-99%
Vd: 0.15 L/kg
Metabolism: extensively, in liver to inactive metabolites by hepatic P450 enzyme CYP2C9
Metabolites: carboxytolbutamide, hydroxymethyltolbutamide (inactive)
Excretion: mainly in urine 70-80%
Dialyzable
- Hemodialysis: No
- Peritoneal dialysis: No data
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