Hypoglycaemic agents Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of hypoglycaemic agents
A
Dapaglifozin (glifozins)
2
Q
What type of drug is dapaglifozin?
A
SGLT2 inhibitor/ glifozins
3
Q
Mechanism of action of dapaglifozin
A
Inhibits reabsorption of glucose in PCT
4
Q
Adverse effects of dapaglifozin?
A
Polyuria
UTI, Genital infections
Thirst
Low risk hypoglycaemia
5
Q
Sodium- glucose transport
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