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An oral hypoglycemic agent is______________?
Correct answer: C. Glibeneclamide
- A. Warfarin
- B. Insultin
- C. Glibeneclamide
- D. Gluengon
Explanation
Glibenclamide, also called glyburide, is an oral sulfonylurea that lowers blood glucose by stimulating pancreatic beta cells to release insulin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant, whereas insulin is administered parenterally rather than being an oral drug.
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