Endocrine Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Linagliptin, Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin Class? MOA?
A
DPP4
Increase insulin and decrease glucagon release
2
Q
Gliptin’s AE?
A
Infections
3
Q
Pramlintide MOA?
A
Decreases gastric emptying and glucagon release
4
Q
Canagliflozin MOA?
A
MOA: Blocks SGLT-2 inhibitor=>blocks reabsorption of glucose in PCT
5
Q
Acarbose/Miglitol
A
MOA: Inhibits intestinal brush-border alpha-glucosidases=>delay glucose absorption
6
Q
Glitazones/Thiazolidinediones MOA
A
MOA: Increase Insulin sensitivity and binds to PPAR-gamma nuclear transcription factor=>increase insulin sensitivity and adiponectin