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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 ]
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.
Albiglutide (trade names Eperzan in Europe and Tanzeum in the US) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1 agonist) drug marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for treatment of type 2 diabetes.
There are a large number of natural products with alpha-glucosidase inhibitor action [6] [7] [1]. For example, research has shown the culinary mushroom Maitake (Grifola frondosa) has a hypoglycemic effect.
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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]
Acetohexamide binds to an ATP-sensitive K + (K ATP) channel on the cell membrane of pancreatic beta cells.This inhibits the outflux of potassium, which causes the membrane potential to become more positive.
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.