12 Questions
Which drug class stimulates hepatic glycogen synthesis and may be used in combination with oral agents or amylin agonists?
Insulin
What is the primary function of an Amylin agonist like Pramlintide?
Suppress appetite
Which drug class increases beta cell growth and replication and slows gastric emptying time?
Incretin mimetics
Which drug class prevents the inactivation of incretin hormones by the enzyme DPP IV during hyperglycemia?
Incretin mimetics
Which drug class is a first-generation insulin secretagogue that includes Tolbutamide and Chlorpropamide?
Sulfonylurea
What is the primary function of Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) inhibitors like Sitagliptin?
Prevent incretin hormone breakdown
Which class of antidiabetic drugs is associated with a risk of thrombocytopenia and diabetes management?
Meglitinide & Phenylalanine derivatives
What is the mechanism of action of Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors in managing diabetes?
Competitive inhibition of ATP-sensitive potassium channels
Which antidiabetic drug class is known to bind to ATP-sensitive potassium channels to increase beta cell sensitivity to glucose?
Meglitinide & Phenylalanine derivatives
What is the primary function of Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors in diabetes management?
Inhibit hepatic glucose output
Which antidiabetic drug class is typically avoided due to its protein-bound nature and potential for drug-drug interactions?
Meglitinide & Phenylalanine derivatives
How do Thiazolidinediones exert their beneficial effects on fasting blood glucose levels in diabetes management?
Promote glucose uptake by fat and muscles
Explore the classification and sample drugs of insulin and amylin agonist used in the management of diabetes. Learn about their mechanisms of action, indications, and contraindications.
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