Glucose Lowering Medications Flashcards
generic name
Glucotrol
Glipizide
class of glipizide
sulfonylureas
indication for glucose lowering medications
diabetes
MOA
sulfonylureas
stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
contraindications
sulfonylureas
- hypersensitivity
- type 1 diabetes
- diabetic ketoacidosis
common ADRs
sulfonylureas
- hypoglycemia
- dizziness
- weight gain
rare but serious ADRs
sulfonylureas
- hemolytic anemia
- hepatotoxicity
- disulfiram reaction
key counseling points
sulfonylureas
- take first thing in the morning (30 minutes before breakfast or first meal of the day)
- avoid alcohol while taking may cause rare disulfiram reactions
other top 300 medications
sulfonylureas
brand: amaryl
generic: glimepiride
brand name of meglitinides
prandin
generic name of meglitinides
repaglinide
MOA
meglitinides
stimulates insulin release from pancreatic beta cells
contraindications
meglitinides
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- type 1 diabetes
- concurrent use of gemfibrozil
common ADRs
meglitinides
- hypoglycemia
- headache
- nausea/vomiting
- weight gain
rare but serious ADRs
meglitinides
- chest pain
- ischemia
- hypersensitivity (SJS)
key counseling points
meglitinides
- needs to be taken with each meal (15-30 minutes before each meal)
- if patient skips a meal, skip that dose
generic name
biguanides
metformin
brand name
biguanides
glucophage
MOA
biguanides
- primary: decrease output from the liver (hepatic glucose production)
- secondary: increase peripheral muscle glucose sensitivity (glucose uptake and utilization)
contraindications
biguanides
- eGFR < 30 mL/min
- metabolic acidosis
- use with contrast media
black box warning
biguanides
lactic acidosis
common ADRs
biguanides
- GI upset
- diarrhea
- nausea/vomiting
- flatulence
rare but serious ADRs
biguanides
- lactic acidosis
- hemolytic anemia
key counseling points
biguanides
- take with food to reduce GI upset
- avoid use within 48 hours of iodinated contrast media
generic name
Actos
pioglitazone
class of pioglitazone
thiazolidinediones