Endocrine Drugs & Autacoids · NEET PG Preparation Pharmacology
A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is started on a medication that acts by increasing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, delaying gast…
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A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is started on a medication that acts by increasing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, delaying gastric emptying, and decreasing glucagon secretion via GLP-1 receptor agonism. Which of the following agents belongs to this class?
- A.Sitagliptin
- B.Empagliflozin
- C.LiraglutideCorrect answer
- D.Pioglitazone
Solution
Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor, empagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor, and pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione (PPAR-gamma agonist).
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