diabetes drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what type of insulins are quick acting ?
A
Aspart
Lispro
2
Q
What type of insulins are long-acting ?
A
- Detemir
- Glargine
2
Q
What type of insulins are intermediate ?
A
isophane
2
Q
What type of insulin is ultra-long acting ?
A
Insulin Degludec
(This is tresieba)
3
Q
what two diabetic medications induce insulin release ?
A
1 - Sulphonylureas
2- Gliptins DPP-4
4
Q
Name a sulphonylurea
what is its most common side effect ?
A
Gliclazide
hypoglycemia
5
Q
Name a DDP-4 inhibitor
A
Sitagliptin
Elevate the level of GLP-1
6
Q
Name a GLP-1 agonist
A
Dulaglutide
This induced weight loss
7
Q
what is the biggest side effect of metformin ?
A
Lactic acidosis
8
Q
What drugs increase glucose excretion?
A
SGLT2 inhibitors eg dapa and epagliflozin