Drug interactions Flashcards

1
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How does alcohol cause hypoglycemia

A

Alcohol - inhibits livers ability to produce glucose through gluconeogenesis and reduced glycogenolysis

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What drugs cause hyperglycemia 4

CHAP

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Corticosteroids
Htcz (>25mg)
Atypical antipsychotics
Protease inhibitors

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3
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What drugs can mask initial symptoms of hypoglycemia

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Beta blockers

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What is the drug interaction between sulfonamide antibiotics and sulfonylureas?

A

Sulfonamide

May potentiate action and reduce renal clearance of SFU and cause hypo!

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