Endocrine pharm Flashcards
what are the 6 different types of oral hypoglycemics
- sulfonylureas
- Meglitinides
- Biguanides
- Thiazolidinediones
- Alpha-glycosidase inhibitors
- Gliptins
what are the 3 types of injectable hypoglycemics
- Insulin
- Amylin mimetics
- Incretin mimetics
what are the different types of insulin
- rapid acting (-log)
- short acting (regular)
- NPH
- Long acting (Lantus)
what are the onset, peak, and duration of rapid acting
onset-15 to 30 mins
peak-30 mins to 2.5 hours
duration 3-6 hours
what are the onset, peak, and duration of short acting
onset 30-1 hour
peak 1-5 hours
duration 6-10 hours
what are the onset, peak, and duration of NPH
onset 1-2 hours
peak 6-14 hours
duration 16-24 hours
what are the onset, peak, and duration of long acting
onset-70 mins
peak-none
duration-24 hours
side effects of insulin
- hypoglycemia
- hypokalemia
- lipohypertrophy
insulin interventions
- hypoglycemia
- abrupt onset of tachycardia, diaphoresis, tremors
- gradual onset: headache, tremors, weakness - give 15-20g of carbs of hypoglycemia occurs
- 4 oz fruit juice/1 tbsp honey
- if unconscious give glucagon or glucose IV - Rotate injection sites to avoid lipohypertrophy
insulin admin
- for insulin suspensions, gently rotate vial between palms
- draw up short acting before long acting
- do not mix insulin glargine or detemir with other insulins
- store vials in use at room temp for up to one month and refrigerate unopened vials
patient teaching insulin
- do not inject cold insulin
- carry carbohydrate snacks
- wear a medical alert bracelet
insulin interactions
- sulfonylureas, meglitinides, bblockers, salicylates, and alcohol increase hypoglycemic effects
- thiazide and loop diuretics, sympathomimetics, thyroid hormones, and glucocorticoids increase blood glucose levels these patients need larger doses
- bblockers mask manifestations of hypoglycemia (tachycardia and tremors)
amylin mimetics prototype
Pramlintide
amylin mimetic action
mimics action of naturally occuring peptide hormone produced by the pancreas, amylin producing 1.lower blood glucose 2.slowing gastric emptying 3.inhibiting secretion of glucagon 4.increasing feeling of satiety
amylin mimetics SE
- severe hypoglycemia (r/t decreased gastric emptying)
- nausea (very common)
- injection site reactions
amylin mimetics interventions
- recommend a lower insulin dosage until response to drug is seen
- monitor for n/v
amylin mimetics admin
- do not mix with insulin in the same syringe
- give with meal with atleast 30 grams of carbs
- peak action on stomach 20 mins after dosing, peak risk for hypoglycemia at 3 hours.
- store at room temperature for up to a month and refrigerate unopened vials
amylin mimetics teaching
1.watch for hypoglycemia especially 3 hours after dosing
amylin mimetics contraindications
- renal failure
- hemodialysis
- poor insulin regimen adherence
- A1c above 9%
- gastroparesis (slowed gastric emptying)
amylin mimetics interactions
1.slows absorption of oral drugs therefore take other oral drugs 1 hour before or 2 hours after
incretin mimetics uses
- a supplement to sulfonylureas or metformin (glucophage)
incretin mimetics prototypes
exenatide (byetta)
incretin mimetic action
is a synthetic peptide (GLP-1) similar to glucagon which
activates GLP-1 receptors after a meal
1.slowing gastric emptying
2.stimulating the release of insulin in the presence of glucose
3.decreases secretion of glucagon
4.increases feeling of satiety
incretin mimetics SE
- hypoglycemia
- N/v, diarrhea (very common)
- pancreatitis
incretin mimetics interventions
- monitor for pancreatitis
- severe, persistant abdominal pain
incretin mimetics admin
- give 60 mins prior to morning and evening meals
2. peak action =2hours
incretin mimetics contraindications
- renal failure
- type 1 DM
- DKA
- ulcerative colitis
- crohns disease
- gastroparesis
incretin mimetics interactions
- sulfonylureas increase the risk for hypoglycemia
- slows the absorption of oral drugs, especially oral contracepties and antibiotics so patients should take these other drugs 1 hour before or two hours after
sulfonylureas prototypes
Glipizide (glucotrol)-second generation (stronger and have fewer drug interactions) Tolbutamide (orinase)