Pharm-diabetes Flashcards
What drugs can cause dysglycemia? (6)
- beta blockers
- corticosteriods
- HMG coA reductase inhibitors
- Thiazide/ loop diuretics
- Protease antiviral meds
- 2nd-gen antipsychotics
What is rapid onset insulin best for?
postprandial insulin injection
OR
use with insulin pump (continuous infusion)
What is long acting insulin best for?
Basal insulin infusion
Adverse effects of insulin injection (3)?
- hypoglycemia (most common) (due to missed meal or increase in exercise)
- localized fat atrophy
- allergic reactions
Which drug lowers hepatic glucose production?
Metformin
(Biguanides)
Which drug is the 1st choice for new + uncomplicated diabetes?
Metformin
(Biguanides)
Which drug inhibits intestinal alpha-glucosidases → delayed digestion (starches, disaccharides) → ↓ postprandial glucose levels
(AND must be taken w/ meal)
Acarbose
(Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors)
Which drug Inhibits enzyme responsible for degradation of GLP-1 & other active peptides in glucose homeostasis
Indirectly: incretin mimetic
Sitagliptin
(Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 Inhibitors)
Which drugs: Incretin mimetics → act on GLP-1 R
↑ insulin secretion, suppresses postprandial glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying, ↑ satiety
Semaglutide + Liraglutide
(Glucagon-like peptide-1 R agonists)
Which drugs is protective against CVD events
Semaglutide + Liraglutide
(Glucagon-like peptide-1 R agonists)
Which drug: Insulin secretagogue → stimulates both basal & meal-stimulated insulin release
Glyburide
(Sulfonylureas)
Which drug is considered an add on therapy to metformin?
Glyburide
(Sulfonylureas)
Insulin secretagogue → stimulate insulin release
Repaglinide
(Meglitinides)
Difference between glyburide + repaglinide?
Repaglinide has shorter activity
Which drug: Precent glucose reabsorption in kidneys → enhanced glucose excretion
Canagliflozin
(Na-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors)