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ENDOCRINE DRUGS - Anti-Diabetic Agents Flashcards

1
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Gold standard to be taken for diabetes

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insulin

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Drugs taken when insulin is not yet required; helps in the utilization of insulin innately produced by the body

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anti-glycemic agents

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3
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Complex disease characterized by uncontrolled glucose homeostasis associated with several minor and major complications

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diabetes

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4
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3 cardinal signs of diabetes

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polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia

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5
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Cardinal sign of diabetes associated with excessive thirst

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polydipsia

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Cardinal sign of diabetes associated with excessive urination

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polyuria

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7
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Cardinal sign of diabetes associated with excessive hunger

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polyphagia

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8
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Type of diabetes which has a juvenile onset and is caused by absence or insufficiency of insulin produced

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diabetes mellitus type 1

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9
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Type of diabetes which commonly has an adult-onset and is mainly caused by the body being desensitized to insulin despite the body’s normal production

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diabetes mellitus type 2

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10
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Glucose intolerance from pregnancy

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gestational diabetes

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Type of diabetes which results from non-usual causes or from other disease present in the patient

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secondary diabetes mellitus

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12
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Diabetes therapy is directed at maintaining _____

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euglycemic states (normal blood sugar)

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13
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An endocrine peptide drug which is composed of 51 amino acids with 2 chains linked by a disulfide bond

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insulin

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14
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Cells that produce insulin

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beta cell of the pancreas

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15
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MOA: transports glucose to the muscles and adipose tissue with the release of glucose transporters (GLUT 4)

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insulin

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SAR: N and C terminals of Chain A and B are essential for insulin receptor binding

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insulin

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17
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Insulin is produced via proteolytic modification of _______ which is formed by the removal of 24-amino acid from _______.

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proinsulin, preproinsulin

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18
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T/F
The inactive form of insulin is prone to degradation.

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F - only its active form is prone to degradation

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19
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Lispro

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rapid-acting

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20
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Aspart

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rapid-acting

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21
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Glulisine

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rapid-acting

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22
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Human Insulin (Regular)

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short-acting

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23
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Lente

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intermediate-acting

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24
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Classification of insulin preparation:
NPH insulin (isophane)

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intermediate-acting

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25
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Ultralente

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long-acting

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26
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Detemir

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long-acting

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27
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Classification of insulin preparation:
Glargine

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long-acting

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28
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Agents that stimulate the release of insulin from pancreas

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insulin secretagogues

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29
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Drug agents under insulin secretagogues

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sulfonylureases and meglitinides

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30
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Secondary line of treatment for diabetes

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sulfonylureases

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31
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MOA: Binds to sulfonylurea receptor 1 (SUR1) at ATP-sensitive K-channels and opens voltage-gated calcium leading to increased intracellular Ca and exocytotic release of insulin

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sulfonylureases

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SAR: small lipophilic R1, alkyl or aryl substituent R2, high dosing (low potency), short DOA, long plasma T1/2, high chance for ADR (hypoglycemia)
*include which generation

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sulfonylureases - 1st generation

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SAR: large p-(β-arylcarboxyamidoethyl) group at R1, high potency (low dosing), long DOA, rapid onset, short plasma T1/2, minimal ADR
*include which generation

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sulfonylureases - 2nd generation

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34
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MOA: similar to sulfonylureases; Repaglinide binds to SUR1, SUR2A and SUR2B leading to extrapancreatic effects

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meglitinides

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35
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Extrapancreatic effect of Repaglinide

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cardiac smooth muscle relaxation

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36
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SAR: benzoic acid derivative of non-sulfonylurea moiety of glyburide/glibenclamide

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meglitinides

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37
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Does repaglinide produce hyperinsulinemia

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no

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38
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METABOLISM: CYP 2C8 and 3A4 hydroxylation of piperidine ring and glucuronidation

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repaglinide

39
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METABOLISM: CYP 2C9 (70%) and 3A4 hydroxylation of isopropyl moiety.

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nateglinide

39
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Compare DOA of repaglinide and nateglinide

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repaglidine has a short DOA while nateglidine has a longer DOA

40
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Meaning of NPH from NPH insulin

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neutral protamine hagedorn

41
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First line of treatment for diabetes coupled with lifestyle change

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Biguanides

42
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Drug class that is highly distributed in the body and is excreted unchanged in the urine

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Biguanides

43
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MOA: decreases gluconeogenesis; increases glycogenolysis and glycolysis; increases insulin sensitivity

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Biguanides

44
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SAR: made of 2 linked guanidine moiety

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Biguanides

45
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May cause GI discomfort, lactic acidosis and has metallic taste

46
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Only biguanide approved for use

47
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Meaning of PPAR

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peroxisome proliferator activated receptor

48
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Controls gene expression to increase glucose transporter expression, leading to increased insulin sensitivity

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PPAR agonist/insulin sensitizer

49
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PPAR agonist effect on glucogeonesis and fatty acids

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decrease glucogenolysis, lowers fatty acids

50
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SAR: consists of thiazolidinedione

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PPAR agonist/insulin sensitizer

51
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Needed for agonist activity of insulin sensitizers

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R must be e para- substituted phenyl ring attached to pharmacophore with methylene bridge

52
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Metabolism: CYP2C9, with its metabolites still possessing agonist activity (longer DOA)

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PPAR agonist/insulin sensitizer

53
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Only available glitazone in the market

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Pioglitazone

54
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Useful for patients who can’t tolerate sulfonylurea and metformin

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Pioglitazone

55
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PPAR agonist drug that is not used due to severe hepatoxicity

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Troglitazone

56
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Limited availability due to cardiovascular effects

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Rosiglitazone

57
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Enzyme made of maltase, sucrase, isomaltase and glucoamylase which breaks don carbohydrates

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a-glucosidase

58
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Inhibits a-glucosidase to inhibit carbohydrate breakdown, preventing mono/disaccharide absorption which results to inhibition of post-prandial hyperglycemia

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a-glucosidase inhibitor

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SAR: inhibitors that mimic the natural substrate of a-glucosidase by having same structures (polyhydroxy)

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a-glucosidase inhibitors

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a-glucosidase inhibitor that is poorly absorbed

61
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a-glucosidase inhibitor that is not metabolized hence, excreted unchanged

62
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a-glucosidase inhibitor with a low oral bioavailability

63
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Messenger that travel from stomach to pancreas to in the presence of food and signals insulin release

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glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)

64
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30-31 amino acid peptide produced by prohormone convertase enzymes from proglucagon

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glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)

65
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Indicated for additional therapy with metformin or sulfonyl urea to reach HbA1c < 7%

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GLP-1 agonist

66
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Identify the drug class:

MOA: Mimicked molecule is released from the L cells of GIT in response to food. It promotes insulin secretion from pancreas.

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GLP-1 agonist

67
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SAR: Analogs have penultimate amino acid modification to resit metabolism by dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DDP-IV)

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GLP-1 agonist

68
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AA modification:
Penultimate Ala -> Gly

69
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first isolated, self-regulating, longer T1/2 than GLP-1

70
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AA modification:
Lys26 has a-glutamoyl-(N-a-hexadaconyl)
Lys34 is replaced by Arg34

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liraglutide

71
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T1/2 is 11 hrs = increase albumin binding, may cause medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome

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liraglutide

72
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AA modification
Fusion of 2 modified GLP-1 to albumin

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albiglutide

73
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AA modification
Fusion of 2 N terminal GLP-1 analog to IgG4 Fc domain

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dulaglutide

74
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T1/2 is 5 days = albumin moiety, may cause medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome

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albiglutide and dulaglutide

75
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MOA: binds to active serine site of DPPV-IV, alternatives to GLP-I agonist analogs

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DPP IV inhibitors

76
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SAR: has 3 pharmacophores: a-aminoacylpyrroline, xanthine and pyrimidine-2,4-dione

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DPP IV inhibitors

77
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In SAR of DPP-IV inhibitors, this group binds to the active serine part of DPP-IV molecule

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cyano group

78
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It can be taken alone or together with metformin or thiazolidinedione; rarely causes hypoglycemia

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DPP IV inhibitors

79
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DPP IV inhibitor with piperazine fused pyrazole with a-aminoacyl moiety

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sitagliptin

80
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DPP IV inhibitor with xanthine pharmacophore

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linagliptin

81
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DPP IV inhibitor with pyrimidine-2,4-dione pharmacophore

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alogliptin

82
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DPP IV inhibitors (2) with a-aminoacylpyroline pharmacophore

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saxagliptin (parang may rocket) & vildagliptin

83
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Enzyme that metabolizes GLP-I

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dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV)

84
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37-amino acid hormone released with insulin

85
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MOA: suppresses glucagon secretion, delays gastric emptying time, to modulate appetite centers which aids in maintaining glucose plasma level

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amylin agonist

86
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SAR of Amylin agonist: ____ is an amylin agonist analog

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pramlinitide

87
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Pramlintide is an analog which is ____ water soluble and has ____ aggregation

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more; reduced

88
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SAR: Proline replacement for Ala25, Ser28, Ser29

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amylin agonist

89
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Aids in reabsorption of glucose from renal proximal tubes

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sodium glucose cotransporter (SGLT2)

90
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MOA: inhibits SGLT2 by binding to it, leading to decreased renal threshold for glucose which results in increased urinary glucose excretion

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SGLT2 inhibitor

91
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SAR: has a phlorizin pharmacophore and a glucose moiety that binds to Thr156 and Lys157 moiety of the transporter

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SGLT2 inhibitor

92
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Drug class not recommended for Type 1 diabetes and patients with renal impairment due to its side effect of frequent urination

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SGLT2 inhibitor

93
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Empagliflozin, dapagliflozin and canagliflozin are part of this drug class

A

SGLT2 inhibitor

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