<unk> , sold under the brand name Diamicron among others, is a sulfonylurea type of anti-diabetic medication, used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used when dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss are not enough. It is taken by mouth. Side effect may include low blood sugar, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, and liver problems. Use by those with significant kidney problems or liver problems or who are pregnant is not recommended.<unk>  is in the sulfonylurea family of medications. It works mostly by increasing the release of insulin.<unk>  was patented in 1966 and approved for medical use in 1972. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is not available for sale in the United States.
Gliclazide
Glibenclamide
Linaclotide
Liranaftate
Lobeglitazone
Miglitol
Linagliptin
Saxagliptin