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Glipizide, sold under the brand name Glucotrol among others, is an anti-diabetic medication of the sulfonylurea class used to treat type 2 diabetes. [1] [2] It is used together with a diabetic diet and exercise. [1] [2] It is not indicated for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. [1] [2] It is taken by mouth.
As a result, different GLP-1 agonist drugs are modified in various ways to extend the half-life, resulting in drugs that can be dosed multiple times per day, daily, weekly, or less often. [29] Most synthetic GLP-1 agonists are delivered via subcutaneous injection , which is a barrier to their use and reason for discontinuation. [ 37 ]
[2] [1] It is taken by mouth. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infections (such as colds), hypoesthesia (reduced sense of touch), bone fractures , weight gain, dizziness , flatulence (gas) and edema (swelling).
Most people know that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause relatively minor side effects like nausea and diarrhea. But new research confirms that more serious ...
Novo's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists and has the same active ingredient as its popular obesity treatment Wegovy. The U.S. Food and ...
A new review reports that nine people taking semaglutide and tirzepatide — the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications — experienced vision issues, including three potentially blinding eye ...
In those already taking sulphonylureas, there is an increased risk of low blood sugar when taking a medicine in the DPP-4 drug class. [19] Adverse effects include nasopharyngitis, headache, nausea, heart failure, hypersensitivity and skin reactions. [citation needed]
Sulfonylureas are useful only in type 2 diabetes, as they work by stimulating endogenous release of insulin. They work best with patients over 40 years old who have had diabetes mellitus for under ten years. They cannot be used with type 1 diabetes, or diabetes of pregnancy. They can be safely used with metformin or glitazones.