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Which of the following drugs is used to treat both diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus_____________?
Correct answer: A. Chlorpropamide
- A. Chlorpropamide
- B. Glibenclamide
- C. Glicazide
- D. Glipizide
Explanation
Chlorpropamide is an antidiabetic sulfonylurea that can also reduce excessive urine production in some patients with central diabetes insipidus by enhancing ADH action. The other listed sulfonylureas are not used for diabetes insipidus.
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