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DM Rx (2)
Rx Class
Term | Definition |
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Exenatide (Byetta) & Liraglutide (Victoza) | Works to reduce fasting and post prandial glucose levels in T2DM by stimulating insulin production, inhibiting glucose release after meals and slowing gastric emptying |
Pramlintide (Symlin) | Works to slow the rate at which food leaves the stomach, reduces post prandial blood glucose levels. |
Glucagon (GlucaGen Hypokit) | Used to treat hypoglycemia. Raises blood glucose level by converting hepatic glycogen to glucose. Relaxes smooth muscle of stomach, duodenum, small intestine and colon. |