DM pharmacotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
Sulfonylureas (oral hypoglycemic pharmacotherapy)
A
Stimulate insulin release
2
Q
biguanides
A
Decrease hepatic glucose production
3
Q
meglitinides
A
stimulate insulin release
4
Q
thiazolidinediones
A
decrease insulin resistance
inhibit hepatic gluconeogenesis
5
Q
alphaglucosidase inhibitors
A
block small intestine enzymes that break down complex carbs to simple carbs
6
Q
incretin therapies
A
incretins signal pancreas to inc. insulin production and liver to stop producing glucagon
7
Q
metformin and glucophage are introduced
A
when glucose levels can’t be controlled with two oral agents
