Fall 2015 Week 4 Flashcards
Metformin (Class)
Diabetes - Biguanides
Metformin (Dosage and Indication)
Orally IR Two to Three Times Daily
Extended Release Once Daily
(po qd, bid or tid)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Metformin (Brand Names)
Glucophage
Metformin (Adverse Effects)
Diarrhea, Nausea/Vomiting, Flatulence, Asthenia, Dyspepsia, Hypoglycemia
Glyburide (Class)
Diabetes - Sulfonylureas
Glyburide (Dosage and Indication)
Oral Once or Twice Daily
(po qd)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Glyburide (Brand Names)
Diabeta, Micronase
Glyburide (Adverse Effects)
Cutaneous hypersensitivity, Blurred Vision, Heartburn,, Nausea, Hypoglycemia
Glipizide (Class)
Sulfonylureas
Glipizide (Dosage and Indication)
IR Oral Once or Twice Daily
ER Oral Once Daily
(po qd or bid)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Glipizide (Brand Names)
Glucotrol
Glipizide (Adverse Effects)
Cutaneous Hypersensitivity, Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache, Tremors, Nervousness
Rosiglitazone (Class)
Thiazolidinediones
Rosiglitazone (Dosage and Indications)
Oral Once or Twice Daily
(po qd or bid)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Pioglitazone (Class)
Thiazolidinediones
Pioglitazone (Dosage and Indication)
Oral Once Daily
(po qd)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Rosiglitazone (Brand Names)
Avandia
Rosiglitazone (Adverse Effects)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Edema
Pioglitazone (Brand Names)
Actos