Antidiabetic drugs may be subdivided into six groups: insulin, sufonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, meglitinides, and thiazolidinediones.
An antidiabetic is a drug or agent used to treat diabetes.
Antidiabetic drugs. Sulfonylureas (chlorpropamide [Diabinese], tolazamide [Tolinase], glipizide [Glucotrol] and others) act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.
Treatment of type I diabetes.type II diabetes.help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
sulfonylureas have a particularly long list of drug interactions.actions of oral hypoglycemic agents may be strengthened by highly protein bound drugs,including NSAIDs,salicylates,sulfonamides,chloramphenicol,coumarins, probenecid,MAOIs.beta blockers.
Not to be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitor or antidepressants. Interferes with antidiabetic drugs, increase the activity of diuretics and increases risk of toxicity to aspirin or NSAIDs. And more . . .
Inhibits the effectiveness of antidiabetic drugs. Intensifies the effects of muscle relaxants and lithium. If taking diuretic drugs consult a medical practitioner, as may cause a loss of body potassium.
antidiabetic
used to treat diabetis
Benflourex is an antidiabetic medication used to decrease insulin in diabetic people.
Commonly referred to as sulfa drugs. These contain "sulfonamide" group in their structure. Classes of drugs include; 1. Antibiotics like sulfadiazine, trimethoprim, sulfasalazine... 2. Antidiabetic drugs like glipizide, glimepiride, gliclazide... (=sulfonylureas) 3. Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorthiazide, indapamide, metalozone... 4. Loop diuretics like frusemide, torsemide,... 5. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor like acetazolamide... 6. COX2 inhibitors like celecoxib... Sulfa drugs are notorious for causing reactions which can even be fatal...
Antidiabetic drugs.There are two members of the meglitinide class: repaglinide (Prandin) and nateglitinide (Starlix). The mechanism of action of the meglitinides is to stimulate insulin production.