Endocrine-gliclazide

Question 1

sulfonylureas indications

Answer 1

Type 2 diabetes

Question 2

sulfonylureas examples

Answer 2

(-ide) gliclazide, glipizide, tolbutamide

Question 3

sulfonylureas moa

Answer 3

Binds to pancreatic, beta cells allowing potassium to flow out, cells become activated, triggers opening of calcium channels into cells prompting release of insulin.

Question 4

sulfonylureas side effects

Answer 4

jaundice, pallor, fever, bruising/bleeding, rash, weight gain

Question 5

sulfonylureas cautions

Answer 5

renal/hepatic problems