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Diabetes Drugs Flashcards

1
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Name a biguanide

A

Metformin

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2
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How do biguanides work

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Reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis by stimulating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)

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3
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What is the first line drug in T2DM normally

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Metformin

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4
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What is the first line drug in T2DM if there are osmotic symptoms present

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Sulphonylurea (Gliclazide)

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5
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Does Metformin prevent Micro or Macro -vascular complications

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Macro and Micro

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6
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What effect does Metformin have on weight

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Metformin causes weight loss

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7
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with Metformin

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No

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8
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What GI symptoms can Metformin cause

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Diarrhoea, nausea, anorexia

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9
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Which T2DM drug can rarely cause lactic acidosis

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Metformin

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10
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Is Metformin insulin dependent or independent

A

Insulin-independent

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11
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Which drug Increases glucose uptake and utilization by skeletal muscle

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Metformin

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12
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Is Metformin safe during pregnancy

A

Yes

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13
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What are the contraindications to prescribing Metformin

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If eGFR < 30 or serum creatinine > 150

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14
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What is a first generation sulphonylurea

A

Tolbutamide

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15
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What are some 2nd generation sulphonylurea’s

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Glicazide
Glibenclamide
Glimepiride

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16
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How do Sulphonylureas work

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Bind to SUR1 subunits (displacing ADP-MG) to close the KATP channel causing depolarisation -> insulin release

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17
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Do Sulphonylureas prevent Micro or Macro -vascular complications

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Micro only

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18
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What effect doe Sulphonylureas have on weight

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Weight Gain

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19
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with Sulphonylureas

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Yes

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20
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What are some side effects of Sulphonylureas

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GI symptoms
A headache
Hypersensitivity
Blood dyscrasias
Liver dysfunction
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21
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Are Sulphonylureas insulin dependent or independent

A

Insulin Dependent

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22
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What are the contraindications to prescribing Sulphonylureas

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Avoid in severe renal or hepatic failure

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23
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What type of drug is Pioglitazone

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TZD (Thiazolidinedione)

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24
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How do TZD’s work

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Exogenous agonists of nuclear receptor PPARY (largely confined to adipocytes)
Decrease insulin resistance and reduce hepatic glucose output

25
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Do TZD’s prevent Micro or Macro -vascular complications

26
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Do TZD’s cause weight gain or loss

A

Weight Gain

27
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What are some side effects of TZD’s

A

Fluid Retention

Hepatotoxicity

28
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Is there a risk of Hypoglycaemia with TZD’s

29
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Are TZD’s insulin dependent or independent

A

Insulin-dependent

30
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What are the contraindications to prescribing TZD’s

A

Avoid in over 65’s due to bone risk

Avoid in heart failure patients due to fluid retention

31
Q

Give an example of an SGLT2 Inhibitor

A

Dapagliflozin

32
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How do SLGT2i’s work

A

Selectively block reabsorption of glucose by SGLT2 in proximal tubule of kidney _> deliberately causes glucosuria

33
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with SGLT2i’s

A

Yes, very low risk

34
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Do SGLT2i’s cause weight gain or loss

A

Weight loss (calorific and osmotic diuresis effect)

35
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What are some side effects of SGLT2i’s

A

Thrush

Urine Infections

36
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Are SGLT2i’s insulin dependent or independent

A

Insulin-Independent

37
Q

Are there any contra-indications to prescribing SGLT2i’s

38
Q

Give examples of GLP-1 receptor agonist

A

Exenatide

Liraglutide

39
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How do GLP-1 receptor agonists work

A

Binds to GPCR GLP-1 receptors that increase intracellular cAMP of the pancreatic B cell

40
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Do GLP1 receptor antagonists cause weight loss or gain

A

Weight loss and reduces hepatic fat accumulation

41
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with GLP-1 agonists

42
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Are GLP-1 antagonists insulin dependent or independent

A

Insulin-dependent

43
Q

Give some examples of DPP-IV inhibitors

A

“-Gliptins”
Sitagliptin
Saxigliptin
Vildagliptin

44
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How do DPP-IV inhibitors work

A

Competitively inhibit DPP-4 to prolong the action of GLP-1 and GIP

45
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What effect do DPP-IV inhibitors have on weight

A

Weight Neutral

46
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with DPP-IV inhibitors

47
Q

Give some side effects of DPP-IV inhibitors

A

Nausea
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Cancer

48
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Are DPP-IV inhibitors insulin dependent

49
Q

Give an example of an a-glucosidase inhibitor

50
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How do a-glucosidase inhibitors work

A

Inhibit a-glucosidase (a brush border enzyme that breaks down starch and disaccharides to absorbable glucose)

51
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Is there a risk of hypoglycaemia with a-glucosidase inhibitors

52
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What are some side effects of a-glucosidase inhibitors

A

flatulence, loose stool, diarrhoea, abdo pain, bloating

53
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Are a-glucosidase inhibitors insulin dependent

A

No, they are insulin independent

54
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If a patient is suffering from hypo’s when on a sulphonylurea, what type of drug can they be switched to

A

Glinides (meglitinides)

55
Q

Give some examples of Glinides (meglitinides)

A

Repaglinide

Nateglinide

56
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How do Glinides work

A

Bind to SUR1 (at a distinct benzamido site) to close the KATP channel causing depolarisation –> insulin release

57
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Is there a risk of Hypoglycaemia with Glinides

A

Yes but less likely to cause hypoglycaemia than SU’s as have rapid onset/offset kinetics

58
Q

Are Glinides insulin dependent

59
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What are the side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists

A

Nausea
Pancreatitis
Pancreatic cancer

Misc. Notes Year 2 (30 decks)

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