hypoglycaemic agent

Definitions of hypoglycaemic agent

1. noun

   any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
   synonyms: hypoglycemic agent

   types:

   Orinase, tolbutamide

   sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus

   insulin

   hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

   Lente Iletin, Lente Insulin

   trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus

   Humulin, recombinant human insulin

   a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin

   type of:

   agent

   a substance that exerts some force or effect