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| AntiDiabetic: Stimulates insulin release from functioning beta cells in the pancreas and may either improve binding between insulin and insulin receptors or increase the number of insulin receptors |
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| AntiDiabetic: 2nd Generation Sulfonylureas |
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| AntiDiabetic: increase insulin receptor sensitivity |
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| AntiDiabetic: Delay or alter glucose absorption. |
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| AntiDiabetic: replacement therapy |
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Diuretics: Thiazide & Thiazide-related:
inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the distal renal tubule, increasing the excretion of sodium, chloride, and water by the Kidneys |
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Diuretics: Loop diuretics
inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of Henle and in the distal renal tubule |
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| Amiloride, Spironolactone |
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Diuretics: Potassium-Sparing
block the effect of aldosterone on the renal tubule, leading to a loss of sodium and water and retention of potassium |
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Diuretics: Osmotic Diuretics
pull fluid out of the tissues with a hypertonic effect |
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