sulfonylurea
/ˌsʌlfənɪlˈjʊriə/
noun
- A class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping the pancreas release more insulin.
- The doctor prescribed a sulfonylurea to help control her blood sugar levels.
- Sulfonylureas are often taken once a day before a meal.
- Some patients experience low blood sugar as a side effect of sulfonylurea medication.