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Endocrine System Disorders - Diabetes Treatment 2 Flashcards

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Sulfonylureas

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These medications increase insulin release from the pancreas and also make your body cells more sensitive to insulin

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Name the 3 Sulfonylureas medications

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  • Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL)
  • Glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase)
  • Glimepiride (Amaryl)
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A major side effect of Sulfonylureas is ____

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hypoglycemia

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What are some other commonly used oral medications for diabetes?

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  • Pioglitazone (Actos)
  • Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
  • Repaglinide (Prandin)
  • Nateglinide (Starlix)
  • Sitagliptin (Januvia)
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