Diabetes drugs Flashcards
1
Q
sulfonylurea that acts as insulin secretagogue
A
gilipizide
2
Q
long-acting sustained insulin: no peaks or valleys
A
glargine
3
Q
rapid onset, early peak insulin
A
lispro
4
Q
biguanide oral hypoglycemic
A
metformin
5
Q
thaizolidinedione hypoglycemic that reduces insulin resistance
A
rosiglitazone
6
Q
DPP-4 inhibitor that reduces inhibition of incretin hormones
A
sitagliptin(Januvia)
7
Q
lipase inhibitor that reduces fat absorption in intestine
A
orlistat
