In this article we will classify Oral Anti-Diabetic or Hypoglycemic Drugs. So let’s get started.
Classification
(1) Sulfonylureas like Gliclazide,Glimepiride etc
(2) Meglitinides like Repaglinide
(3) Biguanides like Metformin,Phenformin
(4) Thiazolidinediones like Pioglitazone,Rosiglitazone
(5) Alpha-glucosidases inhibitors like Acarbose
(6) Dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitors like Linagliptine,Saxagliptine
(7) Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist like Exenatide,Liraglutide
(8) Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors like Canagliflozine,Dapagliflozine.
