Drug Name:Sulfonylurea
Drug Class:Antidiabetic agent
Mechanism of Action:
  • Stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
  • Increases insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues
Use:
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side Effects:
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Weight gain
  • Gastrointestinal upset
Contraindications:
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Severe liver or kidney disease
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine