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Which drug belongs to the second generation of sulphonylureas?
Which drug belongs to the second generation of sulphonylureas?
- Tolbutamide
- Metformin
- Chlorpropamide
- Glipizide (correct)
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Metformin?
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Metformin?
- Sulphonylureas
- Aldose reductase inhibitors
- Biguanides (correct)
- Thiazolidinediones
Which drug is described as a white crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water, and soluble in acetone and alcohol?
Which drug is described as a white crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water, and soluble in acetone and alcohol?
- Glipizide
- Metformin
- Tolbutamide (correct)
- Chlorpropamide
Which drug is useful in the treatment of mild and uncomplicated, stable diabetes of adults?
Which drug is useful in the treatment of mild and uncomplicated, stable diabetes of adults?
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone?
Which class of anti-diabetic agents includes Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone?
What is the primary role of histamine in the inflammatory response?
What is the primary role of histamine in the inflammatory response?
Which cells are responsible for the production of histamine in response to foreign pathogens?
Which cells are responsible for the production of histamine in response to foreign pathogens?
What is the chemical structure of histamine?
What is the chemical structure of histamine?
In addition to local immune responses, where else does histamine regulate physiological functions?
In addition to local immune responses, where else does histamine regulate physiological functions?
What has histamine been recognized as in recent years, in addition to being a local hormone?
What has histamine been recognized as in recent years, in addition to being a local hormone?
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Glipizide
Glipizide
A second-generation sulphonylurea drug.
Biguanides
Biguanides
A class of anti-diabetic agents that includes Metformin.
Tolbutamide
Tolbutamide
Useful for treating mild, uncomplicated, stable adult diabetes.
Thiazolidinediones
Thiazolidinediones
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Histamine's role in inflammation
Histamine's role in inflammation
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Histamine-producing cells
Histamine-producing cells
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Histamine's chemical structure
Histamine's chemical structure
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Histamine's broader role
Histamine's broader role
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Histamine's role as a neurotransmitter
Histamine's role as a neurotransmitter
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