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Which of the following is a drug for diabetes mellitus?(a) Omeprazole(b) Acetanilide(c) Biguanides(d) AmlodipineI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Controlled Release Medication topic in section Controlled Release Medication of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct ANSWER is (c) Biguanides

Explanation: Biguanides decreases the overproduction of glucose by the liver and makes INSULIN more EFFECTIVE in PERIPHERAL tissues. It is USED in obese diabetics. It does not stimulate insulin release. It is metabolized by the kidney, do not use with renal patients. Example of Metformin (Glucophage).



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