Oral antidiabetic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
subQ glucagon is used to treat what
A
hypoglycemia
2
Q
what is the drug of choice to lower glucose
how often is taken
A
metformin
daily
3
Q
what is common side effect of metformin
A
GI
4
Q
which drug predisposes to metabolic acidosis
A
metformin
5
Q
which drug decreases absorption of vit b12 and folic acid
A
metformin
6
Q
glyburide should not be taken in who
A
patients who have sulfa allergy
7
Q
how does glyburide affect insulin
A
promotes insulin release
8
Q
what is common side effect with glyburide
A
weight gain
