Gliclazide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A short-acting, relatively high-potency, second-generation sulfonylurea compound with hypoglycemic activity. Gliclazide also increases peripheral insulin sensitivity. This agent is metabolized by CYP2C9.

**Synonyms:** - 1-(3-Azabicyclo(3.3.0)Oct-3-Yl)-3-(P-Tolylsulfonyl)Urea - GLICLAZIDE