Hypoglycaemics Flashcards
What is Insulin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Insulin is a hypoglycaemic used for hypoglycaemic. Its mechanism of action is reduces blood glucose levels.
What is Glipizide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Glipizide is a sulfonylurea used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is stimulates insulin release (secretagogue).
What is Repaglinide? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Repaglinide is a meglitinide used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is stimulates insulin release (secretagogue).
What is Metformin? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Metformin is a biguanide used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is improves insulin action (sensitiser).
What is Rosiglitazone? Name its drug class, indication, and mechanism of action.
Rosiglitazone is a glitazone used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action is improves insulin action (sensitiser).