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Medicines tolbutamideQuestion & answer

tolbutamide · Medicine question

What risk can placental transfer of tolbutamide pose to a newborn?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Placental transfer of tolbutamide may cause prolonged hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) in the newborn.

Sources for this answer

Tolbutamide Tablets BP 500mgSovereign Medical · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 3 February 2026

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