Gattex and Tolinase

• Generic Name: teduglutide
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Gattex

Gattex (teduglutide) is a man-made form of an amino acid that affects the processes of growth and function of cells in the stomach and intestines.

Gattex is a prescription medicine used to treat short bowel syndrome in adults and pediatric patients one year of age and older who depend on intravenous (parenteral) feeding to receive nutrition.

• Generic Name: tolazamide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets, USP
• Other Brand Names: Tolinase

Tolazamide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future .

Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. Tolazamide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It causes your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .