Sulfonylureas Flashcards

1
Q

What is sulfonylureas mechanism of action?

A

Increase insulin levels

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2
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Name the sulfonylureas

A

Glyburide,
Glipizide,
Glimepiride

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3
Q

Glyburide AKA

A

Diabeta,
Micronase,
Glynase

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4
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Diabeta, micronase, glynase AKA

A

Glyburide

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5
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Glipizide AKA

A

Glucotrol (XL)

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6
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Glucotrol XL AKA

A

Glipizide

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7
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Glimepiride AKA

A

Amaryl

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8
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Amaryl AKA

A

Glimepiride

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9
Q

Sulfonylureas impact on AIC

A

1-2%

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10
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Contraindications of sulfonylureas

A

Avoid Glyburide in CrCL>50,
May cause Hypo, weight gain,
Category B for pregnancy

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