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Drug profile · INN

glibenclamide

glibenclamide (DAONIL) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10) A10BB01
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Drug details — glibenclamide
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

glibenclamide (DAONIL) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN glibenclamide
Brand DAONIL
Mechanism Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker
Target Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A10)
ATC code A10BB01

Mechanism of action

Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2 blocker

Primary target: Sulfonylurea receptor 1, Kir6.2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. AMGLIDIA 6 mg/mL oral suspension Phase 2 · PARItec · Transient hyperglycaemia in premature infants
  2. GEN-100 Phase 2 · Anaxis Pharma · Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Frequently asked questions

What is glibenclamide?

glibenclamide (DAONIL) is a sulfonylurea receptor 1, kir6.2 blocker. Associated with Sanofi-aventis Healthcare Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for glibenclamide?

DAONIL is a marketed brand name for glibenclamide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.