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Diabetic medication Flashcards

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What are side effects of metformin?

A

Diarrhoea, vomiting
Lactic acidosis

If GI symptoms severe then switch to MR metformin

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What are side effects of SGLT2 inhibitors e.g. dapagliflozin?

A

glucosuria
increased risk of urinary and genital infections
weight loss
DKA
increased risk of amputation

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What are side effects of sulfonylureas? Glicalazide

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Hypoglycaemic episodes
Increased appetite and weight gain
SIADH
Liver dysfunction

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What are side effects of glitazones?

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Weight gain
Fluid retention
Liver dyfunction
Fractures
Increased risk of bladder ca

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What are side effects of DPP4 inhibitors? e.g. gliptins

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  • URTI
  • GI upset
  • pancreatitis
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What are side effects of GLP-1 mimetics e.g. exenatide

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  • Weight loss
  • GI upset
  • dizziness
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