Glicaramide (SQ-65993) is an orally bioavailable anti-diabetic medication.[1] It has a similar potency as glibenclamide (glyburide) in the class of medication known as sulfonylureas. Its structure is similar since it has a cyclic acyl group which replaces the latter's 2-methoxy-5-chlorobenzyl.[2] Same as glibenclamide, it is classified as a second-generation sulfonylurea. It may have more pronounced extra-pancreatic effects than glibenclamide or tolbutamide.[2]

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  1. ^ Höhn H, Polacek I, Schulze E (December 1973). "Potential antidiabetic agents. Pyrazolo(3,4-b)pyridines". Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 16 (12): 1340–6. doi:10.1021/jm00270a006. PMID 4358224.
  2. ^ a b Sarges R (1981). "Hypoglycemic Drugs". In Ellis GP, West GB (eds.). Progress in Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 18. Elsevier Science. p. 202. ISBN 0-444-80345-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)