Class 10 Flashcards
rapid acting insulin
Novolog
Novulin R
MOA
Decrease blood glucose levels by increasing cellular uptake of glucose and stimulating storage of glucose as glycogen and inhibit release of glucagon
Novulin R
Is for
Diabetes Mellitus
Novulin R
Adverse Effects:
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Oral diabetic drugs (Thiazolidinedione)
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
MOA
Lower blood glucose by increasing cellular sensitivity to insulin, thereby reducing insulin resistance
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Used for
Diabetes Mellitus
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Adverse effects:
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Biguanide
Oral Diabetic Drug
Glucophage (metformin)
Glucophage (metformin)
moa
- Reduce blood glucose by reducing gluconeogenesis, thereby suppressing hepatic production of glucose
- Decrease intestinal reabsorption of glucose and increase cellular uptake of glucose
Glucophage (metformin) Adverse effects:
Hypoglycemia
GI: n/v, heartburn, diarrhea
Glucophage (metformin) Nursing Concerns:
- Take medications preferable 30min prior to breakfast and take same time each day
- If a dose missed, take it as soon as remembered but not double up if close to next dose
- Teach signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and instruct patient to consume juice or candy once hypoglycemia and notify health providers
- Avoid other medications like aspirin and EtOH
- Encourage routine follow ups, proper diet, and exercise.
anti-hyperthyroidism
Propylthiouracil (Propacil, Propyl-Thyracil, PTU)
Propylthiouracil (Propacil, Propyl-Thyracil, PTU)
MOA
Inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis
Suppress peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
Propylthiouracil (Propacil, Propyl-Thyracil, PTU) Adverse effects:
CNS: dizziness, neuritis, weakness, paresthesias, fatigue, headache
CV: bradycardia
Others: leukopenia, myelosuppression, hypersensitivity reactions, rash