Drugs for Diabetes

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Rosiglitazone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Avandia  Antidiabetics, Thiazolidinediones Description Thiazolidinedione (TZD) oral antidiabetic; targets insulin resistanceUsed in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; not used with insulin due to increased risks for heart failureMonitor closely; TZDs can

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Repaglinide

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Prandin Antidiabetics, Meglitinides Derivatives Description Meglitinide oral hypoglycemic agent; stimulates insulin secretionRapid onset and short duration of action replicates physiological insulin profiles around mealsUsed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

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