DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase-4) inhibitors, also known as “gliptins,” are a class of oral medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes. Their mechanism of action involves the inhibition of …
DOSE EQUIVALENT
In pharmacology, dose equivalent refers to a comparison between the potency of different drugs that have similar therapeutic effects. It indicates the amount of one drug that would produce the …
Alpha glucosidase inhibitors
Carbohydrates are in the form of polysaccharides, formed of monosaccharides held together by alpha glucosidic bonds. Alpha glucosidase enzymes (brush border cells of intestine) break these bonds to release monosaccharides, …
Chapter 3 d: Intermediate acting insulin and mixtard insulin
Intermediate-acting insulins are a type of insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, particularly in those who require a longer duration of action than short-acting insulins …