NIH MeSH · D000092Chemicals and Drugs
Acetohexamide
Also known asDymelor · Dimelor · Gamadiabet
Definition
A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide.
MeSH classification
- D02.065.884.060.003
- D02.065.950.828.071
- D02.455.426.559.389.085.003
- D02.886.590.700.090.003
- D02.886.590.795.071
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What does Acetohexamide mean in medicine?
A sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent that is metabolized in the liver to 1-hydrohexamide. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acetohexamide known by any other names?
Yes. Acetohexamide is also referred to as Dymelor, Dimelor, Gamadiabet in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acetohexamide sit in the medical classification?
Acetohexamide falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.065.884.060.003, D02.065.950.828.071, D02.455.426.559.389.085.003). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000092) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗