Drugs acting on Endocrine: Glucose and Corticosteroid homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
List the drugs used to treat hypoglycemia
A
- Dextrose
- Glucagon
- Diazoxide
2
Q
What is the MOA of Diazoxide?
A
Directly inhibits pancreatic insulin release and stimulates gluconeogenesis
(used to treat hypoglycemia)
3
Q
What drug is given PO to manage insulinoma in small animals?
A
Diazoxide
not for emergency tx of hypoglycemia
4
Q
What is the MOA of glucagon?
A
- Stimulates gluconeogenesis
- Decreases insulin release
- Positive inotropic effects
5
Q
Main uses of glucagon?
A
- Tx of insulinoma
- Emergency tx of calcium channel blocker toxicity
6
Q
What is the DOC to treat calcium channel blocker toxicity?
A
Glucagon
