Sulfonylureas Flashcards

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Common Facts

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Commonly used to treat: type II diabetes mellitus

Common adverse reaction: hypoglycemia

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Mechanism of Action

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Stimulate insulin release from beta cells

Increase insulin receptor sensitivity

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Amaryl

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Generic name: glimepiride

Tablets: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg

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Diabeta

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Generic name: glyburide
Tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg
Often dosed BID

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