Mechanism of Action of Glimepiride
Introduction Glimepiride is a third generation sulfonylurea used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It functions primarily as an insulin secretagogue by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to release insulin. Compared with earlier sulfonylureas, glimepiride is often associated with a lower risk of prolonged hypoglycemia and may exhibit additional extrapancreatic effects that improve insulin … Read more