8: DM Meds Flashcards
Which med is contraindicated in treated CHF?
Metformin
This incretin mimetic is administered orally and can be used as monotherapy or added to metformin, thiazolidendione, or sulfonylurea. It raises both endogenous incretins.
DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptins)
Which drug class?
- Restores GLP-1 levels
- Promotes satiety
- Decreases glucagon release, stimulates insulin release
- Delays gastric emptying
- Used with caution in patients with impaired renal and hepatic function
- Major side effect is diarrhea
- DPP-4 Inhibitors:
- Sitagliptin (Januvia)
- Saxogliptin (Onglyza)
Which drug class?
Incretins and incretin mimetics.
- DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptins like Januvia)
- GLP-1 receptor analogue (-natides and -glutides like Byetta, Victoza, Trulicity)
Which drug class?
Contraindicated in class 3 and 4 CHF?
Thiazolidinediones (-glitazones)
Which drug?
Injectible that increases satiety.
Amlin analogue: Pramlintide (Symlin)
Which drug?
- Used to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 DM taking oral agents
- Once daily dosing
- Not recommended in patients with end-stage renal disease, severe renal impairment or severe GI disease
- Nausea most common side effect
- Contraindicated in patients with gastroparesis
Exenatide (Byetta)
T/F Monotherapy of DM is associated with hypoglycemia.
False. Not associated.
Where does this oral med work?
Rosiglitazone
Muscle
What are advantages and disadvantages to this treatment?
Lifestyle modifications
- Advantages:
- Low cost
- Additional health benefits
- Disadvantages:
- Fails for most within a year
Which drug class?
- Most effective
- No maximum dose
- Can be combined with oral agents in DMT2
Insulin
What are advantages and disadvantages to this treatment?
Exenatide (Byetta)
- Advantages:
- Weight loss
- Disadvantages:
- Injections
- GI side effects
- Expensive
What are advantages and disadvantages to this treatment?
Sulfonylureas
- Advantages:
- Inexpensive
- Disadvantages:
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia
What are advantages and disadvantages to this treatment?
Metformin
- Advantages:
- Weight neutral
- Inexpensive
- Disadvantages:
- GI side effects
- Lactic acidosis risk (rare)
Which drug classes?
Slows absorption of glucose by the gut.
- Alpha glucosidase inhibitors (Miglitol and Acarbose)
- Pramlintide (Symlin)
- GLP-1 receptor analogs (-natides and -glutides like Byetta, Victoza, and Trulicity)
What medication should be prescribed for all DM patients at risk of severe hypoglycemia?
Glucagon
Which drug class?
Decrease glucagon levels.
- DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptins like Januvia)
- Pramlintide (Symlin)