Sulfonylureas Flashcards
1
Q
Sulfonylureas
A
bind to potassium changes on pancreatic, may improve insulin binding to insulin receptors and increase number of insulin receptors
2
Q
sulfonylureas med name
A
glipizide
3
Q
glipizide associated increased risk
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cardiovascular
4
Q
glipizide actions
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stimulate insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas
improve binding to insulin receptors
5
Q
glipizide indications
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type 2 diabetes
6
Q
can glipizide be given with insulin?
A
no
7
Q
glipizide adverse effects
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hypoglycemia
GI distress
allergic skin reactions
8
Q
glipizide drug to drug interactions
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-drugs that acidify the urine
-beta blockers
-alcohol
