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D019644. MedlinePlus. 002975. [ edit on Wikidata] Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [ 1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi (half) replacement.
Dulaglutide, sold under the brand name Trulicity among others, [6] is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in combination with diet and exercise. [7] [8] It is also approved in the United States for the reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes who have established cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. [9]
Diabetes medication. Drugs used in diabetes treat diabetes mellitus by decreasing glucose levels in the blood. With the exception of insulin, most GLP-1 receptor agonists ( liraglutide, exenatide, and others), and pramlintide, all diabetes medications are administered orally and are thus called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral antihyperglycemic ...
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor. Inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 ( DPP-4 inhibitors or gliptins) are a class of oral hypoglycemics that block the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). They can be used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2 . The first agent of the class – sitagliptin – was approved by the FDA in 2006.
Side effects range from non-life-threatening GI discomfort to more serious issues like kidney failure, and shortages have made accessing these medications challenging for those who really need them.
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] Use of glimepiride is recommended in conjunction with lifestyle modifications ...
Pioglitazone. Pioglitazone, sold under the brand name Actos among others, is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. [ 2] It may be used with metformin, a sulfonylurea, or insulin. [ 2][ 3] Use is recommended together with exercise and diet. [ 3] It is not recommended in type 1 diabetes. [ 3] It is taken by mouth.
Ozempic is a prescription injectable medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the management of type 2 diabetes, but is also used off-label to aid weight loss.