Incretins Flashcards
2 Classes?
GLP 1 Agonists - FROM DRAGONS
DPP IV Inhibitors
Name 3 GLP 1 Agonists
Liraglutide
Albiglutide
Dulaglutide
Basic MOA GLP 1 Agonists
Binds / Activates GLP 1 receptor»_space; increase insulin secretion, decrease hepatic glucose output
**slows rate of gastric emptying, reduces food intake, increases satiety **
GLP 1 Advantages
Decreases BP
Decreases TG, CRP, BNP
Improves endothelial function
**weight loss, 84 % patients **
GLP 1 ADRs
GI N/V/D - usually decreases w time
Injection site irritation
Antibody formation
Possible pancreatitis
GLP 1 Contraindications
Gastroparesis may decrease absorption rate of other meds
Pancreatitis
Renal Insufficiency
Which GLP 1 was approved for weight loss but has a black box warning for Thyroid C cell Tumors?
Liraglutide (“Saxenda’ for weightless)
Name 4 DPP-4 Inhibitors GLIPTINS
SITASAXALOGIN
Lina
Alog
Sita
Saxa