Meglitinides Flashcards
1
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Common Facts
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Common name: oral antidiabetics
Common ending: -glinide
Commonly used to treat: type II diabetes mellitus
Common adverse reaction: hypoglycemia
2
Q
Mechanism of Action
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Stimulate secretion of insulin from beta cells in pancreas
3
Q
Gluconorm
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Generic name: repaglinide
Tablets: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
Auxiliary label: avoid grapefruit
