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Diabetic medications
Actions of drugs in DM
Question | Answer |
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Biguanides eg metformin | Prevents glucose release from liver. Increases sensitivity to insulin in muscle. |
Sulphonylureas eg gliclazide | Stimulates insulin production |
Thiazolindinediones eg +glitazone | Increases sensitivity to insulin. Decreases production of glucose |
Prandial eg +aglinide | Increases insulin production while eating |
Alpha glucose inhibitor eg acarbose | prevents glucose uptake in digestive system |