Diabetic Medications

Question 1

Gliclazide

Answer 1

Diamicron
Oral hypoglycemic (Sulfonlyurea)
Schedule I
RDP: No
Tabs: 80 mg
MR Tabs: 30, 60 mg

Question 2

Glyburide

Answer 2

Diabeta
Oral hypoglycemic (Sulfonylurea)
Schedule I
RDP: No
Tabs: 2.5, 5 mg

Question 3

Insulin (Human biosynthetic)

Answer 3

Humulin-N, Humulin-R, Novolin ge NPH, Novolin ge Toronto
Antidiabetic
Schedule II
RDP: No
Strength: 100 units/mL
Dosage forms: 10 mL vial, 3 mL cartridge

Question 4

Insulin Glargine

Answer 4

Lantus
Antidiabetic
Schedule II
RDP: No
Strength: 100 units/mL
Dosage forms: 10 mL vial, 3 mL cartridge, 3mL pen

Question 5

Metformin HCl

Answer 5

Glucophage
Oral hypoglycemic (Biguanide)
Schedule I
RDP: No
Tabs: 500, 850 mg

Question 6

Pioglitazone

Answer 6

Actos
Oral hypoglycemic (Insulin resistance reducing agent)
Schedule I
Tabs: 15, 30, 45 mg

Question 7

Rosiglitazone Maleate

Answer 7

Avandia
Oral hypoglycemic (Insulin resistance reducing agent)
Schedule I
RDP: No
Tabs: 2, 4, 8 mg

Question 8

Rosiglitazone Maleate - Metformin HCl

Answer 8

Avandamet
Oral hypoglycemic (Insulin resistance reducing agent plus biguanide)
Schedule I
RDP: No
Tabs: 1 mg/500 mg, 2 mg/500 mg, 4 mg/500 mg, 2 mg/1000 mg, 4 mg/1000 mg