Antidiabetic Drugs Classification
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones in regulating glucose levels?

  • Increases insulin secretion by stimulating beta cells
  • Blocks the reabsorption of glucose in the proximal kidney
  • Interacts with PPAR-Gamma to regulate glucose metabolism (correct)
  • Inhibits the degradation of glucagon-like peptide-1

    • Which class of antidiabetic drugs works by blocking the reabsorption of glucose in the proximal kidney?

  • Thiazolidinediones
  • DPP-4 inhibitors
  • SGLT2 inhibitors (correct)
  • Sulphonylureas

    • What is the primary mechanism of action of Sulphonylureas in regulating glucose levels?

  • Increases insulin secretion by stimulating beta cells (correct)
  • Blocks the reabsorption of glucose in the proximal kidney
  • Interacts with PPAR-Gamma to regulate glucose metabolism
  • Inhibits the degradation of glucagon-like peptide-1

    • Which class of antidiabetic drugs ends with the suffix '-Gliptins'?

    <p>DPP-4 inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suffix of Prandial glucose regulators?

    <p>Glinides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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