Oral hypoglycaemic agents

Author(s): S Reynolds, K Bell

Description

Questions

1. List the groups of oral drugs which are used to reduce the glycaemic response to food
2. Where in the cycle from glucose absorption to utilization do they act?
3. Outline the mechanism of action of the “older” oral hypoglycaemic agents.
4. Describe the pharmacology of the “newer” oral hypoglycaemic agents.