Oral Hypoglycemic Agent Flashcards

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The 1st generation sulfonyureas are

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Tolbutamide
Chlopropamide

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The 2nd generation sulfonyureas are

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Glipizide
Glimipride
Glyburide

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The indications and contraindications of sulfonyureas are

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MODY -3
Type 2 diabetes
Neonatal diabetes

Contraindications
Type 1 diabetes
Pregnancy
Lactation
Significant Hepatic and renal failure

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Side effect of sulfonyureas

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Weight gain
Hypoglycemic
Hyperinsulinemia
Nausea
Vomiting
Agranulocytosis
Aplastic

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Drug - interactions of sulfonyureas

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Increase activity
Sulfonamide
Clofibrate
Salicylate
Probenecid
Clarithromycin
Chloramphenicol
MOA inhibitors
B blockers

Decrease activity
Atypical antipsychotics
Diuretics

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The MOA of insulin sensitizers ( biguanides)

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Decrease Gluconeogenesis
Slows intestinal absorption of sugar
Inhibits glucagon action

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