oral antidiabetic drug
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oral antidiabetic drug — oral hypoglycaemic drug … The new mediacal dictionary
oral hypoglycaemic drug — oral antidiabetic drug one of the group of drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood and are taken by mouth for the treatment of noninsulin dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus. They include the sulphonylurea group (e.g. chlorpropamide … The new mediacal dictionary
antidiabetic drugs — drugs used to control diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes is treated with the wide range of formulations of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is treated mainly with oral hypoglycaemic drug but in some cases insulin may be required … Medical dictionary
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
Anti-diabetic drug — Anti diabetic drugs treat diabetes mellitus by lowering glucose levels in the blood. With the exceptions of insulin, exenatide, and pramlintide, all are administered orally and are thus also called oral hypoglycemic agents or oral… … Wikipedia
Metformin — Chemical structure (top) and ball and stick model (bottom) of metformin System … Wikipedia
Development of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors — Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP 4 inhibitors) are enzyme inhibitors that inhibit the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP 4) and are a potent treatment for type 2 diabetes. Inhibition of the DPP 4 enzyme prolongs and enhances the activity of … Wikipedia
DiaBeta — noun an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas • Syn: ↑glyburide, ↑Micronase • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Micronase), ↑trade name … Useful english dictionary
glipizide — noun an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas • Syn: ↑Glucotrol • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Glucotrol) • Hypernyms: ↑antidiabetic, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
