The sulphonylureas

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Lower blood glucose level by increasing insulin production

NAMES

Chlorpropamide

Glibenclamide

Gliclazide

Glimepiride

Glipizide

Gliquidone

Tolbutamine

INDICATIONS

Treatment of NIDDM in middle-aged & elderly who are obese

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS

DM

DKA

Can be taken before breakfast

NSAID enhance effect

Thiazide diuretics reduce effect

SIDE EFFECTS

GIT upset

Fluid retention

Hypoglycaemia

Skin rashes

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Room temperature

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

orally