Diabetes - Part 4 Flashcards
What does core management consist of for T2DM?
Self-management
Lifestyle modifications
Pharmacotherapy
What is the MOA of Metformin?
Decrease hepatic glucose production
Can also enhance sensitivity to insulin
Increases glucose utilization via action in the gut
What is the dosing for Metformin?
Start slow: initiate at 250-500mg OD
Titrate up by 500mg weekly if no GI side effects
Desired usual dose: 850-1000mg BID
Max dose: 850 TID
Adjust in renal failure
What is the efficacy for Metformin?
Decrease A1C 1-1.5% (up to 2% with A1C of 9%
Also decreases TG and LDL 8-15%, and slightly increases HDL by 2%
What drug interactions does Metformin have?
Cimetidine: increases Metformin levels by 60%
Dolutegravir: can increase Metformin concentration
Alcohol: potentiates Metformin effect on lactate metabolism; enhanced hypoglycemia effect
Contrast media: hold for 48 hours after imaging
What are the adverse effects of Metformin?
Common: GI
Less common: metallic taste, vit B12 deficiency with long term use
Very low risk of hypo when used as monotherapy
Weight neutral to modest weight loss
What precautions should be taken for Metformin?
Watching for lactic acidosis
If someone has reduced eGFR there will be reduced elimination and therefore a concern for accumulation of lactate
What is the dosing of Metformin for renal impairment?
Decrease dose if ClCr <60ml/min
EGFR 45-59: 1500mg/d (divided doses)
EGFR 30-44: 1000mg/d (divided doses)
CI when eGFR < 30ml/min
What are the risk factors for lactic acidosis?
History of lactic acidosis
Severe liver disease
Alcohol abuse
Radiologic procedures
Acute illness
Server dehydration
What is the MOA of sulfonylureas(SUs)?
They enhance the secretion of insulin by binding to SU receptors on the beta cells of the pancreas
This leads to closing of K+ channels and opening of calcium channels which stimulates insulin secretion
They stimulate both basal and meal-stimulated insulin release
What are the SUs?
2nd gen: glyburide, gliclazide, glimepiride
What is the dosing for glyburide?
5-20mg/d (OD or BID)
Usual dose is 5mg BID; may increase to 10 BID
CI in eGFR < 60ml/min
What is the dosing for gliclazide?
80-160mg (80mg OD or 80mg BID)
Gliclazide MR 30-120mg OD
Caution in eGRF 30-60ml/min
CI in eGFR <30ml/min
Which SUs are on the formulary?
Glyburide and gliclazide MR
Directions for SUs:
Take with food
Take in am
Start at lower doses and increase pm
What is the efficacy of SUs?
Decrease A1C 1-1.5% (up to 2% in elevated A1C)
Effective at 1/2 max dose
May get a better response if initiated early in diagnosis; long-term durability is poor
Must dose adjust in renal impairment
What are the adverse effects of SUs?
Hypoglycemia (2-30%)
- higher incidence with glyburide > glimepiride > gliclazide
Weight gain (~2kg)
Less frequent: nausea, skin reaction
What are the precautions for SUs?
Pregnancy/breast-feeding (would only use glyburide)
CI in severe hepatic and renal impairment
Hold in acute illness
What are drug interactions do SUs have?
Sulfonamides, salicylates, warfarin
Alcohol
Cimetidine, clarithromycin, fluconazole, NSAIDs, beta-blockers, MAOIs
These drugs may increase risk of hypo
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Phenytoin
Rifampin
Colesevelam
These drugs may lessen effect and increase blood sugar
What is the meglitinide drug?
Repaglinide
What is the MOA of repaglinide?
Binds to a side adjacent to the SU receptor, resulting in stimulation of the secretion of insulin from the pancreas
Similar to SUs but have faster onset and shorter D of A
Peak levels within 1 hour
What is the efficacy of repaglinide?
Decrease A1C 1-1.5%
Works primarily to decrease PPG: is intended to be taken before meals or improve early phase meal-induces insulin secretion
What is the dosing for repaglinide?
A1C <8%: initiate at 0.5mg before each meal + titrate up
A1C >8%: initiate at 1-2mg before each meal + titrate up
Max dose: 4mg before each meal (16mg/d)
Start at a low dose and titrate up every 1-2 weeks until target BG achieved
Needs to be administered right before a meal
What are the adverse effects of repaglinide?
Hypoglycemia (more so when combined with other agents)
Weight gain (~0.3-1kg)
What are the precaution for repaglinide?
Metabolized in the liver. Clearance significantly reduced in hepatic impairment.
Precaution worn moderate hepatic impairment and CI with severe liver disease.
Use caution if eGFR <30ml/min
What drug interactions does repaglinide have?
Increased repaglinide with:
- 3A4 inhibitors (cyclosporine, clarithromycin, grapefruit, azoles)
- 2C8 (gemfibrozil, clopidogrel; these are CI)
Decreased repaglinide with 3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, rifampin)
What is the alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Acarbose
What is the MOA of Acarbose?
Alpha-glucosidase enzymes in the small intestine are responsible for the breakdown of polysaccharides into absorbable glucose.
Acarbose inhibits these enzymes, hence there is a delay in the rate of digestion of CHOs and glucose absorption
NET EFFECT IS REDUCTION OF PPG LEVELS
What is the efficacy of Acarbose?
Decrease A1C 0.5-0.8% (less then the others)
Does not affect body weight or lipids
What is the dosing for Acarbose?
Initial: 25-50mg OD titrate up every couple of weeks to 50mg TID
Max dose of 100mg TID
Take with the first bite of each main meal
What are the adverse effects of Acarbose?
GI: flatulence (40-80%), diarrhea (30%), bloating, abdominal pain
May elevate ALT
Hypoglycemia
Weight neutral