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TT3 OHA
TT3 NHCC Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
Question | Answer |
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Four types of Oral Hypoglycemic Agents are? | Biguanides, Sulfonylureas, Thiazolidinediones and Galuitazones |
What is the action of Biguanides? | Helps tissue take up insulin by increasing tissue sensitivity to insulin, increasing glucose transport into cells and decreasing glucose production by the liver |
What is the action of Sulfonylureas? | Helps stimulate the relese of insulin the functioning beta cells of the pancreas in type 2 diabetics |
What is the action of Thiazolidinediiones and Gluitanzones? | Makes body more senitive to insulin without a hypoglycemic effect |
Does Biguanides cause hypoglycemia? | No |
Does Sulfonylureas cause hypoglycemia? | Yes |
Which OHA is safest for renal problems? | Sulfonylureas |
What are some expamples of Biguanides? | Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Riomet |
What is the peak action of Biguanides? | 1 to 3 hours |