Antidiabetics Flashcards

1
Q

Biguanides

A

Oral
Not for type 1
Metformin (Glucophage) - B12 & metallic taste
Decrease production glucose by the liver and intestinal absorption of glucose

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2
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Sulfonylureas

A

Oral
Stimulate insulin production
Glipizide (glucotrol)
Beta cells

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3
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Glinides

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Oral
Increase Insulin production
(Prandin) repaglinide

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4
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Thiazolidinediones (glitazones)

A

Oral

Insulin sensitizing drugs

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5
Q

Amylin agonist

A

SQ injection

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6
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Incretin mimetics

A

Injectable

Only used for type 1

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