Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards
Describe the implications of renal impairment on SGLT2i dosing.
If purely for glycemic control:
Do not initiate dapa or empa if eGFR <45 mL/min
Discontinue if eGFR <45 mL/min
If for cardiorenal benefit:
Do not initiate dapa if <25 mL/min
Do not initiate empa if <20 mL/min
Discontinue if dialysis is initiated
What is the recommended dosing regimen for liraglutide?
Ini: 0.6 mg once daily
Titration: Increase to 1.2 mg one daily after 1 week
Max: 1.8 mg once daily
Describe the MOA of SGLT2i.
Inhib SGLT on PCT of renal tubules, inhib Na and glucose reabsorption
Increase threshold of renal tubule for glucose, increase clearance of glucose in urine
What are the DDI associated with sulfonylureas?
BB - mask the symptoms of hypotension
Disulfiram like rxn w alc - facial flushing, skip dose if drinking a lot
CYP2C9 inhib (e.g. amiodarone, fluoxetine) - may increase glipizide and glimepiride
What are the special considerations for SGLT2i?
Beneficial in CKD
Describe the ADME of DPP4i.
A (sitagliptin):
- Good PO F ~87%
D (sitagliptin):
- t1/2: 10-12h
M (sitagliptin):
- Low liver meta
E (sitagliptin):
- 80% xcre unchanged in urine, rest in faeces
Name the biguanides.
Metformin
What is the recommended dosing regimen for tolbutamide?
Strength: 500
Ini: 1-2g once daily or 500 mg - 1g BD (more GI tolerable)
Max: 3g once daily
What are the CV effects of GLP-1?
All SC/IM hv ASCVD benefits
All neut for HF
What are the CV effects of biguanides?
Reduced CV events
What are the side effects of alpha glucosidase inhibitors?
GI: flatulence, abdo pain, diarrhoea
Elevated LFT
What are the CV effects of thiazolidinediones?
Decreased stroke but increased HF
Name the DPP-4 inhibitors.
Sitagliptin
Linagliptin
Vidagliptin
Describe the MOA of sulfonylureas.
Primary: Binds to and inhibits the sulfonylurea protein subunit on ATP dependent K+ channels of pancreatic beta cells.
Inhib K+ efflux
Triggers Ca dep exocytosis of insulin granules from pancreatic beta cells
Secondary: Decreases hepatic glucose pdtn (gluconeogenesis), increase glucose uptake by muscles and adipose tissue
What are the side effects of thiazolidinediones?
Hepatotoxicity
Fluid retention - caution/CI in H
Bone fracture - women higher risk
Wt gain - dose related
Risk of bladder cancer
Mild hypoglycemia w insulin
What is the recommended dosing regimen for gliclazide?
Gliclazide immediate release
Strength: 80 mg
Ini: 80 mg once daily (doses >120 mg shld be taken BD)
Max: 320 mg daily (160 mg BD)
Gliclazided modified release
Strength: 60 mg
Ini: 30-120 mg once daily
What is the glucose lowering effect of alpha glucosidase inhibitor?
Decrease A1c by 0.5-0.8%
FPG: None
PPG: Moderate
What are the special considerations of sulfonylureas?
Relies on fning pancreatic beta cells
Not reco in pregnancy
CI in BB, sulfonamide allergy
What are the DDI associated with thiazolidinediones?
CYP3A4 and CYP2C8 inducers or inhibitors
What are the DDI associated with GLP-1 agonists?
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What are the DDI associated with alpha glucosidase inhibitors?
Intestinal adsorbents and digestive enzyme preparations
What are the side effects of GLP-1 agonists?
Thyroid T cell cancer
Headache
NV (must counsel!!)
Acute pancreatitis
Acute cholecystitis
Injection site rxns
Liraglutide: +diarrhoea, constipation
What is the glucose lowering effect of DPP4-i?
Decrease A1c by 0.5-0.8%
FPG: Low
PPG: Moderate
Describe the MOA of meglitinides.
Binds to a different site on the sulfonylurea protein rece of the ATP dep K+ channel on pancreatic beta cells.
Stim insulin secre
What is the glucose lowering effect of thiazolidinediones?
Decrease A1c by 0.5-1.4%
FPG: Moderate
PPG: Moderate
What is the glucose lowering effect of sulfonylureas and meglitinides?
Decrease A1c by 1.5%
FPG: Low
PPG: Marked
What is the recommended dosing regimen for semaglutide SC/IM?
Ini: 0.25 mg once weekly
Titration: Increase to 0.5 mg once weekly after 4 weeks
Max: 1 mg once weekly
What is the glucose lowering effect of metformin?
Decrease A1c by 1.5-2%
FPG: Marked
PPG: Low
What are the special considerations for DPP4i?
Dose adjustment in renal impairment
CI in liver impairment
CI in Hx of acute pancreatitis
What is the recommended dosing regimen for linagliptin?
Ini: 5 mg once daily
Name the thiazolidinedione.
Pioglitazone
Describe the MOA of biguanides.
Primary: Inhibit hepatic glucose pdtn (gluconeogenesis)
Secondary: Increase uptake of glucose uptake by peripheral, muscle
What is the recommended dosing regimen for pioglitazone?
Strengths: 15, 30
Ini: 15 mg once daily
Titrate: Increase by 15 mg Q4-12 weeks
Max: 45 mg once daily