Sulfonylurea Flashcards by Romana J | Brainscape

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MOA

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• increases insulin secretion
• block K channels, causing depolarisation of beta cells.
• Lowers blood glucose

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ADRs

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• hypoglycemia (remember used in rescue)
• risk of hypos
• weight gain
• GI disturbance

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Example drugs

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• gliclazide
• glipazide

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