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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. [1][2] Effects generally begin within ...
DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1. 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. [1]
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 ...
Gliclazide, sold under the brand name Diamicron among others, is a sulfonylurea type of anti-diabetic medication, used to treat type 2 diabetes. [7] It is used when dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss are not enough. [4] It is taken by mouth.
GLP-1 receptor agonist. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1 analogs, GLP-1DAs or incretin mimetics, [1] are a class of anorectic drugs that reduce blood sugar and energy intake by activating the GLP-1 receptor. They mimic the actions of the endogenous incretin hormone GLP-1 that is released by the gut after ...
Sulfonylureas or sulphonylureas are a class of organic compounds used in medicine and agriculture. The functional group consists of a sulfonyl group (-S (=O) 2) with its sulphur atom bonded to a nitrogen atom of a ureylene group (N,N-dehydrourea, a dehydrogenated derivative of urea). The side chains R 1 and R 2 distinguish various sulfonylureas.
Glibenclamide, also known as glyburide, is an antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. [1] It is recommended that it be taken together with diet and exercise. [1] It may be used with other antidiabetic medication. [1] It is not recommended for use by itself in type 1 diabetes. [1] It is taken by mouth.
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 such ...