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Pharmacology Pancreas 11fc188c

True statement regarding mechanism of action of sulfonylureas is:-

A
Increase peripheral utilization of glucose
B
Reduce hepatic glucose output
C
Act on SUR1 receptors on pancreatic beta cell membrane
D
Increase transcription of genes regulating glucose metabolism
High-Yield Explanation
SULFONYLUREAS These bind to sulfonuyl urea receptors 1 (SUR1) on b cells of pancreas and inhibit ATP sensitive K+ channels. This cause depolarization of b cells resulting in release of insulin. These drugs are effective only if 30 % or more of the b cells in the pancreas are available. Major limitation of these drugs is like insulin, can also cause hypoglycemia.

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