Repaglinide
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Repaglinide Definition
A benzoic acid derivative belonging to the meglitinide class of antidiabetic agents. Repaglinide blocks ATP-dependent potassium channels in pancreatic beta cells, thereby causing depolarization of the cell membrane and subsequent opening of calcium channels. The increased calcium influx into the pancreatic beta cells induces insulin secretion, thereby lowering blood glucose levels.
Repaglinide Synonyms
Repaglinide, (+)-2-Ethoxy-alpha-(((S)-alpha-isobutyl-o-piperidinobenzyl)carbamoyl)-p-toluic Acid, AG-EE 623 ZW, Benzoic Acid, 2-ethoxy-4-(2-((3-methyl-1-(2-(1-piperidinyl)phenyl)butyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)-,(S)-, Prandin, REPAGLINIDE
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