| Number | Percentage |
Classes of non insulinic drugs |
|
|
Biguanides | 142 | 96.6% |
Sulfonylureas | 146 | 99.3% |
Incretin mimetics | 7 | 7.76% |
Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors | 96 | 65.3% |
Glinides | 118 | 80.30% |
Main side effect of biguanides |
|
|
Metformin associated lactic acidosis | 66 | 44.9% |
Main side effect of sulfonylureas |
|
|
Hypoglycemia | 140 | 95.2% |
Contraindications of sulfonylureas |
|
|
Pregnancy | 91 | 61.90% |
Liver failure | 81 | 55.1% |
Contraindications of biguanides |
|
|
Kidney failure | 89 | 60.5% |