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Why are insulin preparations administered parenterally instead of orally?
Why are insulin preparations administered parenterally instead of orally?
- Insulin has a faster onset of action when injected
- Insulin is absorbed better through the skin
- Insulin is destroyed by proteolytic enzymes in the stomach (correct)
- Insulin is more effective when injected subcutaneously
Which type of diabetes is treated using oral antidiabetic drugs?
Which type of diabetes is treated using oral antidiabetic drugs?
- Gestational diabetes
- Type I diabetes
- Type II diabetes (correct)
- Prediabetes
How do sulfonylureas function in the body to lower blood glucose levels?
How do sulfonylureas function in the body to lower blood glucose levels?
- Stimulate insulin secretion (correct)
- Enhance tissue response to insulin
- Increase insulin sensitivity
- Reduce glucose production
What characterizes type II diabetes?
What characterizes type II diabetes?
How do insulin preparations mimic the body's natural patterns of insulin release?
How do insulin preparations mimic the body's natural patterns of insulin release?
What is the main purpose of oral antidiabetic drugs for type II diabetes?
What is the main purpose of oral antidiabetic drugs for type II diabetes?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs has a faster onset of action and a shorter duration of action compared to sulfonylureas?
Which class of antidiabetic drugs has a faster onset of action and a shorter duration of action compared to sulfonylureas?
Which antidiabetic drug class increases urinary glucose excretion and can have beneficial effects on blood pressure and lipid levels?
Which antidiabetic drug class increases urinary glucose excretion and can have beneficial effects on blood pressure and lipid levels?
Which antidiabetic drug had the largest share among newly approved drugs between 2003 and 2012?
Which antidiabetic drug had the largest share among newly approved drugs between 2003 and 2012?
Which antidiabetic drug decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity?
Which antidiabetic drug decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity?
Which class of antihyperglycemic compounds targets insulin release from the pancreas?
Which class of antihyperglycemic compounds targets insulin release from the pancreas?
What is the most serious adverse effect that can result in coma due to long-term use of certain antidiabetic drugs?
What is the most serious adverse effect that can result in coma due to long-term use of certain antidiabetic drugs?
Study Notes
Antidiabetic Drugs: Comprehensive Overview
Antidiabetic drugs, also known as hypoglycemic agents, are medications used to lower abnormally high blood glucose (sugar) levels in the blood. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by the body's inability to produce or respond to insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels. There are several classes of antidiabetic drugs, including insulin preparations and oral antidiabetic drugs.
Insulin Preparations
Insulin, a polypeptide hormone, cannot be administered orally because it is destroyed by proteolytic enzymes in the stomach. Therefore, it must be injected parenterally, typically subcutaneously. Insulin preparations are classified based on their duration of action and expediency of onset. To mimic the body's natural patterns of insulin release, treatment regimens often involve the administration of two different types of preparations: a rapid-acting insulin, which mimics post-meal secretion, and an intermediate-acting insulin, which mimics basal secretion.
Oral Antidiabetic Drugs
Oral antidiabetic drugs are used for type II diabetes, which is characterized by tissue resistance to insulin. These drugs work in different ways to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce glucose production, or increase insulin secretion.
Sulfonylureas
Sulfonylureas, such as glipizide and glyburide, stimulate the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas to produce more insulin. With long-term use, this effect appears to diminish, but plasma glucose levels remain low. The most serious adverse effect of these drugs, which occurs only rarely, is profound hypoglycemia, which can result in coma.
Meglitinides
Meglitinides, such as repaglinide and nateglinide, are other orally active compounds that stimulate insulin release from the pancreas. They have a faster onset of action and a shorter duration of action compared to sulfonylureas.
Biguanides
Biguanides, such as metformin, decrease hepatic glucose production and increase insulin sensitivity. They are often the first-line therapy for type II diabetes.
DPP-4 Inhibitors
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, such as sitagliptin, block the degradation of incretin hormones, leading to increased insulin release and decreased glucagon secretion.
GLP-1 Agonists
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, such as liraglutide, mimic the action of incretin hormones to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon secretion.
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, such as empagliflozin, increase urinary glucose excretion and can also have beneficial effects on blood pressure and lipid levels.
Antidiabetic Drug Market
The antidiabetic drug market has been characterized by steady increases in volume, with newly approved drugs experiencing substantial uptake. Among antidiabetic drugs newly approved for marketing between 2003 and 2012, the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor sitagliptin had the largest share. The use of rosiglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, has been negligible since restrictions were put in place in 2011.
Mechanisms of Action
The main classes of antihyperglycemic compounds target various pathways and mechanisms, including insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, and glucose metabolism. The FDA has approved several antidiabetic drugs that work through these mechanisms, and there are also several agents in different stages of clinical development that target novel pathways.
Future Directions
As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise, it is crucial to develop new and more effective antidiabetic drugs to address this global health challenge. Future research should focus on improving the efficacy and safety of existing drugs, as well as discovering new targets and therapeutic approaches for treating type 2 diabetes.
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Test your knowledge about antidiabetic drugs in this comprehensive overview quiz. Explore different classes of antidiabetic medications, including insulin preparations and oral antidiabetic drugs, along with their mechanisms of action, market trends, and future directions in drug development for diabetes management.
