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Diabetes week 2- drugs Flashcards

1
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if a pt is <65 y/o, healthy and without CVD- which guideline do you use?

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AACE (strict target)
A1C < 6.5%
Pre-PG <110 mg/dl
PPG <140 mg/dL

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If a pt is >65 OR <65 with CVD- which guideline do you use?

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ADA (loose target)

  • A1C <7.5%
  • Pre-PG 80-130 mg/dL
  • PPG < 180 mg/dL
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Benefits of lifestyle changes

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  • weight reduction
  • healthy diet
  • exercise
  • smoking cessation
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Sulfonylureas MOA & site of action

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  • stimulate insulin release from beta cells

- PANCREAS!

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Sulfonylurea drugs

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  • Glyburide
  • GLipizide
  • Glimepride
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which 2 (of 3) sulfonylureas are on the beers list?

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-Glyburide (DO NOT USE with crcl <50) & Glimepiride

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Side effects of sulfonyurea

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  • hypoglycemia
  • N/V
  • weight gain (can still use this in phat ppl)
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Sulfonylureas drug interactions

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  • alcohol - flushing & potentiation of hypoglycemia
  • displaced protein binding
  • dec renal excretion
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what sulfonylurea can you use in the elderly?

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Glipizide

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Sulfonylurea counseling points

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  • take first thing in the am
  • take with food/first meal of the day
  • avoid alcohol use
  • ask about hypoglycemia and weight gain with every refill
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Meglitinides MOA & SOA

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  • stimulates insulin release from beta cells ~short acting~

- PANCREAS!

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Meglitinide agents (2)

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  • Repaglinide

- Nateglinide

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Repaglinide dosing

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A1C <8 = .5 mg po before meals

A1C >8 = 1-2 mg po before meals

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Nateglinide dosing

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60-120mg PO before meals (if skipping a meal- dont take the med)

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Meglitinide side effects

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  • hypoglycemia

- GI disturbances

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What can you NEVER use Repaglinide with?

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NPH insulin (increases risk of MI)

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Drug interactions with Nateglinide?

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  • Mifepristone (do not use within 14 days)

- Pazopanib (increases levels)

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Drug interactions with Repaglinide?

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  • Mifepristone (do not use within 14 days)

- Gemfibrozil (increased repaglinide levels)

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Meglitinide counseling points

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administer BEFORE MEALS (15-30 mins prior)

  • skip a meal, skip a dose*
  • Ask about hypoglycemia and weight gain with every refill
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Biguanides MOA and site of action

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1- decrease glucose output from the liver
2- increase peripheral muscle glucose sensitivity
site of action: liver and peripheral muscle
(metformin)

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What is metformin optimal dosing?

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IR: 850-1000 BID
ER: 1000-2000 qd
–titrate SLOWLY

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Metformin renal dosing

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  • eGFR > 45 = none
  • eGRF 30-45: half dose, up to 1000mg/day
  • eGFR < 30 : D/C
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Metformin drug interactions

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radiopaque contrast dyes- stop 24 hours before and hold for 48 hours after
-lactic acidosis & cardio protection

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Biguanides counseling points

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  • take with food to decrease GI effects
  • start low, go slow
  • potential vitamin B12 deficiency (have pts check at least once a year)
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Biguanide monitoring

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  • renal function(eGFR)
  • GI intolerance
  • FBG/PPG
  • signs/symptoms of lactic acidosis(SOB, muscle cramping, tachycardia)
  • takes 6-8 weeks for peak effect
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Thiazolidinediones (TZD) moa & SOA

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1- increase peripheral muscle glucose sensitivity
2- decrease glucose output from the liver
SOA: muscle and adipose tissue

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Thiazolidindione agent & dosing

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-Pioglitazone 15-30mg PO qd MDD= 45 mg/day

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Pioglitazone side effects

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  • edema! (may worsen HF)
  • weight gain
  • hepatic toxicity
  • bladder cancer (check to see if they have a fam hx)
  • fractures
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Drug interactions with Pioglitazone

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  • oral contraceptives (can reduce efficacy)
  • progestins
  • pazopanib
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Thiazolinedione Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity/T1dm/DKA
  • ALT>2.5XULN
  • NYHA CLASS III-IV
  • CHF(symptomatic)
  • ACS
  • Active bladder cancer
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Thiazolidinediones black box warning

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  • congestive heart failure(Rosiglitazone/Pioglitazone)

- myocardial infarction(Rosiglitazone only)

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Thiazolidinediones counseling points

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  • take at the same time once a day

- ask about edema and weight gain each refill

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Thiazolidinediones clinical pearls

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  • pioglitazone has potential ASCVD benefit
  • increase HF risk
  • can cause bone fractures and bladder cancer
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34
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alpha-glucasidase inhibitors (AGI) MOA & SOA

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  • decreases breakdown of sucrose & complex carbs in brush border of the small intestine
  • SOA: gut
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35
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AGI drugs/dosing

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  • Acarbose: 25mg TID (mdd 50)
  • Miglitol: 25mg PO TID (mdd 100)
  • *these only benefit those who eat complex carbs**
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AGI side effects (super intense)

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GI!

  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • flatulence
  • bloating
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AGI counseling points

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  • start low, go slow
  • take with the first bite of each meal (skip a meal- skip the dose)
  • ask about GI upset and meal timing at every refill)
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Gliptins/DPP4-i MOA

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  • potentiate the effects of incretin hormones (already low in diabetes pts)
  • -> blocks incretin degradation & potentiates insulin release
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Gliptins/DPP4-i SOA

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  • suppresses glucagon secretion
  • slows gasteric emptying
  • reduces food intake
  • promotes B cell proliferation
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40
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Gliptin agents

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  • Januvia (sitagliptin) 100mg daily
  • Tradjenta (linagliptin) 5mg daily
  • Onglyza (saxagliptin) 5 mg daily
  • Nesina (alogliptin) 25mg daily
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41
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Only Gliptin that does not need renal dosing

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Linagliptin: 5mg daily

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42
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Gliptin/DPP4-i side effects

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  • **nasopharyngitis
  • **URI
  • pancreatitis (something to look out for/avoid)
  • heart failure (saxagliptin & alogliptin- avoid)
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Gliptins/DPP4-i precautions

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  • do NOT use with GLP-1 RA
  • impair renal function
  • history of pancreatitis
  • impaired hepatic function
  • heart failure (saxagliptin & alogliptin- avoid)
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SGLT2 inhibitors MOA & SOA

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-by inhibiting SGLT2, reabsorption of filtered glucose is reduced & the renal threshold for glucose is lowered (increases urinary glucose excretion)
SOA: proximal renal tubules

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SGLT-2 agents(THEY ALL REQUIRED RENAL DOSING)

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  • canagliflozin 100-300mg PO daily
  • dapagliflozin 5-10mg PO daily
  • empagliflozin 10-25mg po daily
  • ertuglifloozin 5-15mg po daily
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46
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what are SGLT2s contraindicated with?

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eGFR <30 mL/min

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47
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SGLT2 side effects

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  • Genital mycotic infections(females>males)
  • UTIs
  • increased urination
  • hypotension
  • weight loss
  • ketoacidosis-stay hydrated
  • lower limb amputation& bone fractures(canagliflozin)
  • bladder cancer (dapagliflozin)
  • hyperkalemia (canagliflozin)
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48
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SGLT2 drug interactions

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-watch for hypotension if pt is on ACEi, ARB, diuretics

49
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which SGLT2s work super well in blacks & have CV effects?

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-canagliflozin & empagliflozin

50
Q

which SGLT2i does not have any renal approved indication?

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empagliflozin

51
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GLP1 role in the liver

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decreases glucose production

52
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GLP1 role in the brain

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reduces food intake

53
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GLP1 role in the heart

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  • increases cardiac function

- decreases CV risk, fatty acid metabolism etc

54
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GLP1 role in the pancreas

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-increases beta cell function

55
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GLP1 role in the muscles

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-increases insulin sensitivity

56
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GLP1 role in the stomach

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-decreases gastric emptying

57
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GLP1 MOA

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  • suppreses glucagon secretion
  • slows gastric emptying
  • promotes b-cell proliferation
58
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GLP-1 daily dosing injectables drugs

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  • exenatide IR (Byetta) 5mcg BID titrate up
  • liraglutide. (Victoza) 0.6mg daily titrate up
  • Lixisenatide (Adylxin) 10mcg daily titrate up
59
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only ORAL GLP-1 drug

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semaglutide (rybelsus) 3mg po daily

60
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GLP-1 weekly dosing injectable drugs

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  • exenatide ER (Bydureon) 2mg once weekly
  • exenatide ER (Bydureon BCise) 2mg once weekly
  • Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg once weekly titrate up
  • semaglutide (ozempic). 0.25mg weekly titrate up
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GLP-1 side effects

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  • mainly GI
  • N/V
  • Diarrhea
  • GERD, dyspepsia
62
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which GLP-1s have no cardio or renal indications?

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  • eventide
  • lixisenatide
  • semaglutide PO
63
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GLP-1 Contraindications

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black box warning -risk of thyroid c-cell tumor

  • Severe GI disease(colitis,chron’s , obstruction, IBD, UC, Gastroparesis)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Renal Impairment(ESRD OR CrCl<30ml/min)
64
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GLP-1 counseling points

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  • do not over eat- eat small meals

- prior to initial use, store in fridge

65
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Rybelsus only counseling point

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-take 30 min before eating first meal - AT THE 30 MIN TIME

66
Q

Ultra rapid acting insulin

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  • insulin aspart (Fiasp) (can be mixed with NPH)

- Insulin lispro (Lyumjev) U-100& U-200 (can be mixed with NPH)

67
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Rapid acting insulin

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-Insulin lispro (HumaLog) U-100 and U-200 /(Admelog)
-Insulin aspart (NovoLog)
-Insulin glulisine (Apidra)
(They all can be mixed with NPH)

68
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Short acting regular insulin

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-Humulin-R & Novolin-R (these are the drugs that are use in hospital and can be given IV)

69
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Intermediate acting NPH insulin

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Humulin- NPH & Novolin- NPH

  • zinc and protamine make it last longer
  • frosting = loss of potency
70
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Long lasting insulin

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  • insulin glargine(Lantus,Semglee,Basaglar) (Toujeo U-300)
  • Insulin detemir(Levemir)
  • Insulin degludec(Tresiba U-100 and U-200)
  • *do not dilute, do not mix**
71
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Insulin glargine MOA

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(lantus, toujeo, basaglar, semglee)

-forms a precipitate under the skin and breaks down to get to the cells

72
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Insulin detemir MOA

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(levemir)

-injected at the same pH- goes in and attaches to albumin –> goes to target tissue

73
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Insulin degludec MOA

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(tresiba)
3-5 days steady state
-forms multi-hexamers and is broken down to monomers, binds to albumin and is take to target sites
(great for truck driver and night shifts)

74
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Afrezza

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  • mealtime insulin (only bolus)
  • potenial for cough as AE
  • BBW->Acute Bronchospasm
75
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insulin side effects

A
  • HYPOGLYCEMIA!
  • lipophypertrophy (repeated injection sites)
  • Allergy extremely rare
76
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AACE basal dosing

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A1C <8% : 0.1- 0.2 U/kg

A1C >8%: 0.2-0.3

77
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AACE bolus dosing (pt on a basal)

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-ONE bolus a day, 10% of basal dose

must be on SGLT2i first

78
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AACE basal bolus dosing

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  • start bolus before each meal
  • not on basal: 0.3-0.5 U/kg 50/50
  • if on basal: use 50% of basal dose & divide by 3 for each meal
79
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ADA basal dosing

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0.1-0.2 U/ kg/ day

80
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ADA bolus dosing

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  • start with 1 injection a day at largest meal

- 10% of basal dose

81
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Sulfonylurea Precautions

A
  • Sulfonamide allergy
  • impaired liver function
  • impaired renal function
  • elderly
  • thyroid dx
  • adrenal insufficiency
  • malnutrition
82
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Sulfonylurea Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • DKA
  • CrCl< 50(glyburide only)
  • pregnancy-near term( glyburide/glipizide only)
  • T1DM
83
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Sulfonylurea: Monitoring

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-Hypoglycemia
-A1C
-Weight gain
-Sin sensitivity
time to full effect: 4-6 weeks

84
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Meglitinides:Precautions

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  • Severe renal disease
  • Impaired liver function
  • Use with insulin
85
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Meglitinides: Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • T1DM
  • DKA
86
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Meglitinides:Monitoring

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*Post prandial glucose
-Hypoglycemia
-A1c
-Weight gain
Time to peak effect: 4-6 weeks

87
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Biguanides (Metformin): Precautions

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  • Elderly
  • Excesive alcohol use
  • CHF requiring drug therapy
88
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Biguanides (Metformin): Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • Renal disease/dysfunction
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • DKA
  • Lactic acidosis
  • Iodinated contrast
  • Impaired liver function
  • Hypoxemia
  • Dehydration
  • Sepsis
  • Surgery
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Thiazolinedione Precautions

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  • CHF NYHA class I-II
  • Edema
  • MI(Rosiglitazone)
  • Impaired liver function
  • insulin/SU use
  • Bladder cancer history
  • Females(TZD in generally induce ovulations)
  • Fracture Risk
90
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alpha-glucosidase inhibitors contraindications/Precautions

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-Hypersensitivity
-DKA
-Cirrhosis
-Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)
-Crohn’s disease
-Colonic ulceration
-Intestinal obstruction
-SCr>2.0
Precautions
-Impaired Renal function

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Gliptins/DPP4-i counseling points

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  • Take once a day;same time each day
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • *Ask about: Nasopharyngitis and URI at every refill
92
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Gliptins/DPP4-i Monitoring

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-FBG/PPG
-A1C
-URI symptoms
-GI intolerance
Time to peak effect: 6-8 weeks

93
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SGLT-2i Contraindications

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  • Dialysis
  • Renal Failure(eGFR<30ml/min)
  • ESRD
94
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SGLT-2i Precautions

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  • Hypotension
  • Genital mycotic infections
  • UTI
  • AKI
  • Ketoacidosis
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Amputations
95
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what is the brand name of Glyburide? (3)

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Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase Prestabs

96
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What is the brand name of Glipizide? (2)

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Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL

97
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What is the brand name for Glimepiride?

98
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brand name for Repaglinide

99
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brand name for Nateglinide

100
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brand name for rosiglitazone

101
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brand name for Pioglitazone

102
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brand name for Acarbose

103
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brand name for miglitol

104
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brand name for Januvia

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sitaglipitin

105
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brand name for Tradjenta

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linagliptin

106
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brand name for Onglyza

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saxagliptin

107
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brand name for Nesina

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alogliptin

108
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brand name for canagliflozin

109
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brand name for dapagliflozin

110
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brand name for empagliflozin

111
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brand name for ertugliflozin

112
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brand name for exenatide IR

113
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brand name for exenatide ER

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Bydureon or theres one called Bydureon BCise

114
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brand name for liraglutide

115
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brand name for dulaglutide

116
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brand name for lixisenatide

117
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brand name for semaglutide (SQ)

118
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brand name for semaglutide (PO)

119
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brand name for pramlintide

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