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Diabetes Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is an OHA?

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Oral Hypoglycaemic Agent.

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What are the classes of OHAs?

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  • Biguanides
  • Sulfonylureas
  • thiazolidinediones (TZD)
  • Alpha glucosidase Inhibitors
  • Incretin-enhancing drugs
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What group does Metformin belong to?

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Biguanides (1st line treatment)

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How does Metformin work?

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  • slows glucose absorption in the intestines
  • stops glucose production in the liver from lactate molecules
  • increase receptors in muscle and fat cells, this increases the uptake of glucose through enhanced insulin receptor binding.
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What is metformin prescribed for?

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TIIDM that is uncontrolled by lifestyle factors.

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True/False: Metformin causes weight gain.

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False

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True/False: Metformin does NOT increase insulin secretion

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True. So hypoglycaemia is rare with monotherapy.

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Metformin affects Vit B12 absorption, what does this mean?

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Anaemia - can effect brain and nerve function.

Baseline levels should be taken and rechecked periodically.

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What is an uncommon, but potentially fatal adverse reaction to Metformin?

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MALA - Metformin Associated Lactic Acidosis.

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What are the risk factors for MALA?

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Dehydration, alcohol consumption, renal/hepatic impairment, CVD, hypoxemia, elderly

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What are the S/S of Acidosis?

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headache, sleepiness, confusion, LOC, seizures, weakness, diarrhoea, SOB, cough, arrhythmias, tachycardia, N&V

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Why should metformin dose be increased slowly?

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To reduce GI upset.

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How long does glucose control take when on Metformin?

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up to 2 weeks. BGL should be monitored regularly.

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If pt is having IV iodinated contrast, what drug should be withheld?

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Metformin.

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Severe renal disease is a contraindication for what OHAs?

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Biguanide and SFU.

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What class of drugs is the 2nd line OHA?

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Sulfonylureas (SFU) The -ides

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What are long acting SFU?

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Glibenclamide

Glimepiride.

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What are short acting SFU?

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Gliclazide

Glipizide

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What is the mode of action for SFU?

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Stimulate B cells to release insulin.
Block glucose formation in the liver
Increase cellular sensitivity to insulin

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SFU can result in weight _____

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gain.

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What are contraindications to SFU?

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Renal impairment, allergy to other SFU - thiazide, loop diuretics, celecoxib.

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True/False: Long acting SFU should not be given to those who are elderly or have renal/hepatic impairment.

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When taking SFU what reduces the chance of a hypo?

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Taking dose with food.

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SFU and TZD should be used with caution in those who are ____

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From what group of drugs is TZD?
OHA - Thiazolidinedione or 'glitazones' (-zones)
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What is Pioglitazone?
A TZD.
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What are TZD used for?
Those who do not tolerate metformin or SFU.
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What needs to be monitored when TZD is prescribed?
Weight gain (oedema), BGL, CVS, Hb, lipids, liver function.
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What OHA reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptive?
TZD.
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What co-morbidities are contraindicated for TZD use?
obesity, CHF, HTN, family hx of bladder cancer
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What can be used when OHAs are not tolerated and if BGL remains high over meals despite OHA use?
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors (Acarbose)
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How does Acarbose work?
blocks/slows breakdown of carbs from a meal (reduces postprandial rise of glucose)
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What drug must be taken with the first bite of food?
Acarbose
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If rescue for a hypo is needed when taking acarbose, what should be used?
Pure glucose.
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Adverse effects of Acarbose use?
Bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain.
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What are the contraindications for Acarbose?
Inflammatory bowel disease, colonic ulceration, partial intestinal obstruction, chronic intestinal diseases.
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What are the 2 incretin-enhancing drugs?
GLP-1 analogue (exenatide) and DPP4 inhibitor (saxagliptin)
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What are the major concerns of GLP-1 analogues?
SC only - monitor site | Hx or acute pancreatitis.
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What are the major concerns of DPP4 inhibitors?
URTI
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What do incretin-enhancing drugs do?
Trigger the release of insulin when BGL is high.
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What are medications that INCREASE BGL?
Beta agonists, corticosteroids, thiazides diuretics, OC
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What are medications that DECREASE BGL?
beta-blockers, NSAIDs, ACEI, Alcohol
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Types of insulin and their duration.
Rapid (Aspart, Glulisine, lispro) 4hrs Short (regular, neutral) 8hrs Intermediate (NPH, isophane, protamine) 12+hr Long (glargine, detemir) 24hr
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What type of insulin is Aspart?
Rapid
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What type of insulin is protamine?
Intermediate
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What type of insulin is detemir?
Long
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What does insulin do?
Regulate the uptake and utilization of glucose.
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When might insulin be needed in TIIDM?
temporarily during illness or surgery or if OHA cannot regulate BGL.
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What are some important points regarding insulin preparation and administration?
Mixed by rolling. Unopened store on side in fridge. Opened store at room temp for 1 month. Parental only as if taken orally peptides destroyed in the stomach by digestive enzymes.
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What can cause a hypo when taking insulin?
Eating too little, incorrect dose, increased physical activity.
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What can cause a hyper when taking insulin?
increased caloric intake, incorrect dose, emotional, stress, infections, surgery, pregnancy and illness.
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Signs of a hyperglycaemic event?
vomiting, headache, dehydration, SOB, stomach ache, polyuria.
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What increases insulin absorption?
Injection into massaged/exercised area. | Higher temperature
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What reduces insulin absorption?
Smoking, using an injection site too many times, cold insulin.

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