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Glimepiride is an antidiabetic medication within the sulfonylurea class, primarily prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is regarded as a second-line option compared to metformin , due to metformin's well-established safety and efficacy. [ 1 ]
Diabetes medications have four main mechanisms of action: [citation needed] Insulin sensitization: Increased sensitivity of insulin receptors on cells leading to decreased insulin resistance, and higher effects of insulin on blood glucose levels. Stimulation of beta cells: This stimulation increases insulin secretion from beta cells of pancreas.
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Sales on the drug dropped significantly after the story first broke in 2007, dropping from $2.5 billion in 2006 to less than $408 million in 2009 in the US. [ 75 ] In response to the rise in risk of heart attacks, the Indian government ordered GSK to suspend its research study, called TIDE, in 2010.
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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.
The absolute bioavailability of lobeglitazone is about 95% in rat. [1] In human, the mean steady state clearance (CL ss /F) was 1.13 L/h across in 1 to 4 mg dose range. In the dose range, the mean half-life was 10.3 h. [2]
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