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Endocrine Flashcards

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Mechanism of action of Metformin

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Suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis and increases insulin sensitivity. Cardio protective

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Dose of levothyroxine

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50-100 micrograms >30minutes before breakfast. Increase monthly as required

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Dose of Metformin

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Start- 500mg with breakfast. Max 2g in divided doses

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Prescribing insulin?!?

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Look up

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Mechanism of action of Gliclazide

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Increases insulin release from pancreas

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Dose of Gliclazide

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Normal: 40-320mg in 2 doses

Modified release: 30-120mg OD with breakfast

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Dose of alendronic acid

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10mg OD

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Dose of pioglitazone

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15-30mg OD up to 45mg

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