title: Practical review of oral antihyperglycemic agents for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
abstract: This article gives a practical review of the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, safety, dosing, cost, and place in therapy for oral antihyperglycemic agents used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. There are 5 classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents available in the United States: sulfonylurea secretagogues, biguanides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, and nonsulfonylurea secretagogues. These agents have distinct characteristics that help in their selection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
authors.affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Ferris State University, Upper Peninsula Health Education Corporation, 418 West Magnetic Street, Marquette, MI 49855, USA.
authors.forename: Renee Rae
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Koski
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents