21st May 2025

You are the medical SHO covering the medical wards during an on call shift.

You are the medical SHO covering the medical wards during an on call shift. You are called to the palliative care ward to attend to a patient who has suffered a hypoglycaemic episode. They have recovered following administration of glucagon, and you are reviewing their current medications. 

Which of the drugs below carries the highest risk of causing hypoglycaemia? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.