A medication used to treat Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Action:
   -    Increases the amount of insulin that is released in the pancreas
   -    Insulin is secreted by beta cells in pancreas

Types:

First Generation
.         Acetohexamide
.         Chlorpropamide
.         Tolbutamide
.         Tolazamide

Second Generation
.         Glipizide
.         Gliclazide
.         Glibenclamide   [Glyburide]
.         Gliquidone
.         Glyclopyramide

Third Generation
.         Glimepiride

Uses:

1.) Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
   -    Are often used alone or with another medication.

Side Effects:

   -    Hypoglycemia
   -    Weight gain
   -    Headache
   -    Nausea
   -    Diarrhea
   -    Abdominal discomfort

***- are not to be used during pregnancy or in someone who may become pregnant.