Which sulfonylurea drug has the highest insulinotropic potency?
Correct Answer: Glyburide
Description: Sulfonylureas act on receptors in pancreatic beta cells resulting in closure of potassium cells. This results in depolarization of Beta cell and release of insulin. Glyburide has the highest affinity/ insulinotropic action while tolbutamide has least affinity.
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