Meglitinides Flashcards

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Common Facts

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Common name: oral antidiabetics
Common ending: -glinide
Commonly used to treat: type II diabetes mellitus
Common adverse reaction: hypoglycemia

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Mechanism of Action

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Stimulate secretion of insulin from beta cells in pancreas

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Gluconorm

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Generic name: repaglinide
Tablets: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
Auxiliary label: avoid grapefruit

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