Sulfonylureas Flashcards
1
Q
What is sulfonylureas mechanism of action?
A
Increase insulin levels
2
Q
Name the sulfonylureas
A
Glyburide,
Glipizide,
Glimepiride
3
Q
Glyburide AKA
A
Diabeta,
Micronase,
Glynase
4
Q
Diabeta, micronase, glynase AKA
A
Glyburide
5
Q
Glipizide AKA
A
Glucotrol (XL)
6
Q
Glucotrol XL AKA
A
Glipizide
7
Q
Glimepiride AKA
A
Amaryl
8
Q
Amaryl AKA
A
Glimepiride
9
Q
Sulfonylureas impact on AIC
A
1-2%
10
Q
Contraindications of sulfonylureas
A
Avoid Glyburide in CrCL>50,
May cause Hypo, weight gain,
Category B for pregnancy