5 Questions
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents promotes insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells?
Sulfonylureas
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents works by reducing the amount of glucose absorbed from the gut?
a-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Which class of oral anti-diabetic drugs acts by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down incretin hormones?
Incretin Enhancers
Which category of oral anti-diabetic agents increases urinary glucose excretion?
Sodium-glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors
Which oral anti-diabetic drug class primarily targets insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and reduces hepatic glucose output?
Biguanides
Test your knowledge about oral antidiabetic drugs by comparing their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and contraindications. Explore the pros and cons of different classes of these drugs.
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