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Endocrine Action
Endocrine Pharmacologic Action
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| glipizine | forces beta islet cells of pancreas to make more insulin |
| metformin | mimics exercise by decreasing absorption of glucose from intestine |
| acarbose | blocks alpha-glucosidase slowing the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine after a meal and increases body response to insulin |
| canagliiflozin | excretes blood glucose through urine |
| glargine | promotes cellular uptake and use of glucose |
| semaglutide | mimics GLP-1 to produce more insulin, slow down digestion, reduce appetite, and lower blood sugar |
| glucagon | raises blood glucose |
| levothyroxine | synthetic form of thyroxine |
| somatropin | stimulates release of growth factor 1 |
| desmopressin | increases reabsorption of water in the kidneys |