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  2. Sulfonylurea - Wikipedia

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    Drugs that worsen glucose tolerance, contravening the effects of antidiabetics, include corticosteroids, isoniazid, oral contraceptives and other estrogens, sympathomimetics, and thyroid hormones. Sulfonylureas tend to interact with a wide variety of other drugs, but these interactions, as well as their clinical significance, vary from ...

  3. Tolbutamide - Wikipedia

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    This drug may be used in the management of type 2 diabetes if diet alone is not effective. Tolbutamide stimulates the secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is not routinely used due to a higher incidence of adverse effects compared to newer, second-generation sulfonylureas, such as Glibenclamide. It generally has a short duration of action ...

  4. Acetohexamide - Wikipedia

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    Acetohexamide (trade name Dymelor) is a first-generation sulfonylurea medication used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2, particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. [ 1 ]

  5. Glibenclamide - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include nausea and heartburn. [1] Serious side effects may include angioedema and low blood sugar. [1] It is generally not recommended during pregnancy but can be used during breastfeeding. [3] It is in the sulfonylureas class of medications and works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. [1]

  6. Glimepiride - Wikipedia

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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]

  7. Glipizide - Wikipedia

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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.

  8. Viagra: What It Treats & Its Side Effects ( Plus What It Was ...

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    Like any medication, side effects of Viagra may come with its many benefits. Still, Viagra is safe when used as directed. Viagra may cause common side effects, including:

  9. Sulfonamide (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    The sulfonylureas and thiazide diuretics are newer drug groups based upon the antibacterial sulfonamides. [1] [2] Allergies to sulfonamides are common. The overall incidence of adverse drug reactions to sulfa antibiotics is approximately 3%, close to penicillin; [3] hence medications containing sulfonamides are prescribed carefully.