PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

Which of the following drugs is a sulfonylurea?
  1. Glipizide
  2. Olmesartan
  3. Piroxicam
  4. Sirolimus
Explanation
Answer: A - Glipizide (Glucotrol) is a hypoglycemic agent in the sulfonylurea class and is indicated for non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Olmesartan (Benicar) is an angiotensin II inhibitor used in treating hypertension. Piroxicam (Feldene) is a NSAID useful in treating inflammation. Sirolimus (Rapamune) is a lactone used as an immunosuppressant in transplant patients.
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