Diabetic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the side effects of Insulin
A
- Weight gain
- Hypoglycemia
- Lipodystrophy
2
Q
What are the side effects of metformin
A
- Lactic acidosis
- GI Upset
3
Q
What are the side effects of Sulfonylureas and give some examples of the drugs
A
E.g. Gilclazide (anything ending in -ide)
Side effects:
- Hypoglycaemia
- weight gain
- hyponatremia
4
Q
What are the side effects of Thiaszolidinediones (glitazones) and give some examples
A
E.g. Pioglitazone
Side effects:
- weight gain
- Fluid retention
5
Q
What are the side effects of DDP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptins) and give some examples of the drugs
A
E.g.
Side effects:
- Pancreatitis
6
Q
Give an example of a SGLT-2 and list its side effects
A
e.g. Dapaglioflozin
Side effects
- increased risk of DKA
