Hypoglycaemics Flashcards

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What is Insulin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

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Insulin is a hypoglycaemic used for hypoglycaemic. Its mechanism of action is reduces blood glucose levels.

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What is Glipizide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

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Glipizide is a sulfonylurea used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is stimulates insulin release (secretagogue).

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What is Repaglinide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

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Repaglinide is a meglitinide used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is stimulates insulin release (secretagogue).

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What is Metformin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

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Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is improves insulin action (sensitiser).

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What is Rosiglitazone? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.

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Rosiglitazone is a glitazone used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is improves insulin action (sensitiser).

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