orinase
Orinase (Tolbutamide) is a medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Tolbutamide · by Pharmacia and Upjohn
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Tolbutamide
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Tolbutamide 250MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Tolbutamide 500MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Manufacturer
- Pharmacia and Upjohn
- FDA application
- NDA010670
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Orinase treat?
- Orinase (Tolbutamide) may be used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Orinase?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Orinase. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Orinase?
- Orinase is marketed by Pharmacia and Upjohn. You can see Pharmacia and Upjohn's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Orinase a brand-name or generic drug?
- Orinase is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tolbutamide.
- Is Orinase available over the counter?
- No. Orinase is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Orinase come in?
- Orinase is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Orinase FDA-registered?
- Orinase is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA010670. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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