Misc. Diabetic Drugs Flashcards
What is a Biguanide?
Metformin
What is a Biguanide?
Metformin
What is the 1st line oral treatment for Type 2 DM?
Metformin
All of the cards in this deck ____ be used with Type 1 DM
CANNOT
All of the cards in this deck do NOT cause what if they are used alone?
NO hypoglycemia if used alone
What is the MOA for Metformin?
(+) AMP activated protein kinase
Half life, metabolism and excretion attributes for Metformin?
Half life = < 3 hours
NOT metabolized
Excreted unchanged in the kidney
What are 2 adverse effects of Metformin?
GI distress
Lactic acidosis especially in settings of hypoxia/renal failure
What are 2 contraindications for taking Metformin?
Conditions predisposing to hypoxia = lactic acidosis
Renal failure = lactic acidosis
What drug (+) AMP activated protein kinase?
Metformin
What are the Thiazolidinediones?
- AZONEs
What are the Thiazolidinediones?
- AZONES
What is the MOA for — azones?
(+) PPAR gamma nuclear receptor
Once – azones (+) PPAR gamma nuclear receptor, that changes gene expression and increases?
Increased GLUT4 and IRS/P13K
How long does it take to see the effects of Thiazolidinediones and why?
1-3 months because they are changing gene expression
–> will still see effects even after they are stopped