A 51-year- old man had been suffering from type II DM for 3 years, complained of annoying dry cough over the past few days and unexpected weight gain over the past few weeks. Presently controlled with oral antidiabetics. Physical examinations showed evident peripheral edema, jugular venous distension and rales on both lungs. Which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient’s signs and symptoms? a. Glibenclamide. b. Metformin c. Acarbose. d. Pioglitazone. e. Exenatide.
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