DM3 - Pharmacology Flashcards
What is the first drug we consider for monotherapy in Tx of T2DM?
Metformin
If target A1C is not achieved after _______ months on Metformin, consider adding ________.
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A second agent
What are the first line agents for T2DM?
- Biguanides (Metformin)
2. Insulin (if A1C >10)
Biguanides - MOA?
- Decrease hepatic glucose production
- Enhance insulin sensitivity
- Slow intestinal absorption of sugars
Biguanides (Metformin) - taken when and why?
With the largest meal of the day to avoid stomach upset
How of Biguanides (Metformin) eliminated?
Renally
Biguanides (Metformin) - AE’s?
GI upset, lactic acidosis (rare)
Biguanides (Metformin) - CI’s?
Renal insufficiency
Anyone at risk for lactic acidosis (CHF, liver disease, alcoholics, sepsis)
Biguanides (Metformin) - drug interactions?
Iodinated contrast media
Cimetidine (Tagamet) can increase Metformin levels
Sulfonylureas (SU) - MOA?
Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cell (“squeezes the insulin” out of the cell)
In which patients do we need to exercise caution when administering Sulfonylureas?
Hepatic or renal dysfunction
Most common problem with 1st gen Sulfonylureas?
Failure to maintain efficacy over time
Sulfonylureas - AE’s?
- Hypoglycemia
- Weight gain
- GI upset
- Hyponatremia
Sulfonylureas - Drug interactions?
- Protein binding displacement
- CYP metabolism
- If pt is on GLP1 antagonists or DPP-4 inhibitors, consider decreasing SU dose by 50%
Chlorpropamide - class and notable features?
1st gen sulfonylurea
Highest hypoglycemic potenital
SIADH
Avoid in renal dysfunction and elderly
Tolazamide - class?
1st gen Sulfonylurea
Tolbutsmide - class?
1st gen Sulfonylurea
Glipizide - class?
2nd gen sulfonylurea
Common features of most 2nd gen sulfonylureas?
Caution in renal insufficiency (except Glimepiride - safer for renal insufficiency)
Glyburide - class and notable features?
Highest 2nd gen sulfonylurea rate of hypoglycemia
Pregnancy Safe
Glimepiride - class and notable feature?
Safer in renal dysfunction than the other Sulfonylureas
What class of drug that causes stimulation of insulin secretion is considered by the ADA to be a second-line therapy added on to Metformin if target A1C is not met?
1st or 2nd gen sulfonylureas
Meglitinides - MOA?
Stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells similarly to SU’s BUT requires the presence of glucose (taken with meals)
Meglitinides - useful for what kind of patient?
Someone who skips meals or doesn’t eat regularly
Meglitinides - AE’s?
- Hypoglycemia
- URTI
- Dizziness
Which meglitinide is better at lowering A1C - repaglinide or nateglinide?
Repaglinide
Which drug class may be used as a 1st line if patient cannot take metformin, or used in combination with metformin or other drugs?
Meglitinides
Nateglinide - class?
Meglitinides
Repaglinide - class and notable features?
Meglitinides
Better at lowering A1C than nateglinide
Gemfibrozil DOUBLES its effects
Thiazolidinediones - MOA?
Enhances insulin sensitivity by:
1) increasing glucose transporter expression
2. Binding PPAR-y
Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s) - AE’s?
- Weight gain (edema)
2. Hepatic failure
Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s) - increased risk for:
- MI
2. Bladder CA
Thiazolidinediones (TZD’s) - CI’s?
- Class III/IV heart failure (congestive HF)
Thiaziolidinediones (TZD’s) - drug interactions?
Nitrates (increased MI risk)
Insulin (increased CHF risk)