A patient who took a large amount of a sulfonylurea remains at risk of repeated hypoglycaemia after receiving intravenous glucose. Which medicine helps prevent further insulin-related hypoglycaemia?
Correct answer: A. Octreotide
- A. Octreotide
- B. Hydrocortisone
- C. Glucagon
- D. Calcium gluconate
Explanation
Octreotide suppresses pancreatic insulin release and is used for recurrent sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycaemia. Glucagon may raise glucose briefly, but it does not reliably prevent continued insulin release.
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