Tolinase (Oral)
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Tolinase (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Tolinase (Oral)
Tolinase (Oral) Medication Classification
TOLAZAMIDE (By mouth)
Tolinase (Oral) Brandname
Tolinase
Tolinase (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Tolazamide (tole-AZ-a-mide) Treats diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).Belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas.
When To Not Use Tolinase (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to tolazamide or to related medicine such as Orinase®, Diabinese®, or Glucotrol®.
How Should You Use Tolinase (Oral)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper Tolinase (Oral) Storage
Store Tolinase (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Tolinase (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Tolinase (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
- While using this medicine, avoid taking aspirin or cough and cold medicines.
- Tolazamide interacts with many medicines. Before you start taking tolazamide, make sure your doctor knows of all other medicines that you are taking.
Tolinase (Oral) Warnings
- Talk with your doctor before taking tolazamide if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver or heart disease, G-6-PD deficiency, or an adrenal or pituitary gland disorder.
- To control your diabetes, follow the diet that your doctor ordered and take this medicine on a regular schedule.
- You may have low blood sugar while you are taking tolazamide, especially if you miss a meal, exercise for a long time, or drink alcohol. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, feeling very hungry, fast heartbeat, drowsiness, confusion, headache that won't go away, chills, or vomiting.
- Ask you doctor what you should do in case you have low blood sugar. You will need to control it quickly.
Tolinase (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Dark urine If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Mild nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Stomach pain or upset
- Sensitivity of skin to sunlight
- Skin rash or itching
