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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only
Glimepiride
Generic: GlimepirideType 2 diabetes mellitus
⚙️ Work Mechanism:
Glimepiride directly stimulates the pancreas to release more of its stored insulin into the bloodstream, lowering elevated blood sugar levels.
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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only
Glipizide
Generic: GlipizideType 2 diabetes
⚙️ Work Mechanism:
Glipizide prompts the beta cells in the pancreas to produce and secrete extra insulin, bringing high blood sugar levels back toward normal.
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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only
Glyburide
Generic: GlyburideType 2 diabetes
⚙️ Work Mechanism:
Glyburide triggers insulin secretion from the pancreas, lowering fasting and post-meal glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.
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