GLYBURIDE

Course overview

GLYBURIDE IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. IT IS IN THE SULFONYLUREA CLASS OF DRUGS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR GLYBURIDE AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS (E.G., OFF-LABEL USES, DOSING, PHARMACODYNAMICS, PHARMACOKINETICS, MONITORING, RELEVANT INTERACTIONS) PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HYPERGLYCEMIA AND RELATED CONDITIONS.