Drug interactions Flashcards
1
Q
How does alcohol cause hypoglycemia
A
Alcohol - inhibits livers ability to produce glucose through gluconeogenesis and reduced glycogenolysis
2
Q
What drugs cause hyperglycemia 4
CHAP
A
Corticosteroids
Htcz (>25mg)
Atypical antipsychotics
Protease inhibitors
3
Q
What drugs can mask initial symptoms of hypoglycemia
A
Beta blockers
4
Q
What is the drug interaction between sulfonamide antibiotics and sulfonylureas?
A
Sulfonamide
May potentiate action and reduce renal clearance of SFU and cause hypo!