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Hypoglycemic agent; stimulates release of insulin from beta cells; adjunct to diet for control of hyperglycemia in Type II diabetes.
SE: nausea, diarrhea, constipation; hypoglycemia. Take 30 minutes before first meal of day. |
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| Oral hypoglycemic agent; stimulates release of insulin from beta cells; adjunct to diet for control of hyperglycemia in Type II diabetes. SE: Hypoglycemia, epigastric fullness, heartburn, and nausea. |
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| Increases cellular sensitivity to insulin and decreases liver glucose output. SE: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bitter or metallic taste, diarrhea. Iodinated contrast dyes may cause lactic acidosis or acute renal failure. |
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| Enhances the passage of glucose into most cells of the body |
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loop diuretic
fast acting
Ototoxic when administered IV
1 mg/kg/q6h |
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Diuretin used to manage excess fluid associated with CHF... also an antihypertensive
potentates lasix without risk of toxicity
5mg/kg/dose
may give doubledose if needed (10mg) |
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