Diabetes Formulary Flashcards
Biguanides
Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, Fortamet)
Metformin dosages
Initial: 500mg BID or 850mg once daily, titrated up to 2g/day
Metformin adverse effects
Gi effects: diarrhea, flatulence, N/V
Vitamin B12 malabsorption and/or deficiency
Metformin renal adjustments
eGFR < 45 and > 30: reduce metformin dose by 50%, starting metformin not recommended
eGFR < 30: do not start metformin, d/c if already taking
DPP-4 inhibitors
Alogliptin (Nesina)
Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Alogliptin dosages
Sitagliptin dosages
DPP-4 inhibitors adverse effects
Nasopharyngitis and URTIs
Headache
*weight neutral- little gain or loss
GLP-1 agonists
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy)
Dulaglutide dosages
Dulaglutide adverse effects
Dulaglutide monitoring/counseling points
Liraglutide dosages
Liraglutide adverse effects
Liraglutide monitoring/counseling points
Semaglutide dosages