Pharm - Diabetes Meds Flashcards
Biguanides, aka
Metformin
Biguanides MOA
Decrease glucose production in liver
Slows absorption of sugars
Increases insulin sensitivity
Biguanides absorption
50-60% oral F
Biguanides bound to serum proteins?
No
Biguanides metabolized?
No
ADR for Biguanides
GI: diarrhea, flatulence, N/V
Precautions for Biguanides
Do not initiate when eGFR <45 mL/min
eGFR <30 mL/min or risk for acute renal failure
Drug drug interactions for Biguanides
IV contrast dye
Vitamin B12
Metformin cardiovascular impact
May improve outcomes
When should Metformin be taken?
After meals
With Metformin, start ________ and go __________
Low, slow
2nd generation sulfonylureas
Glipizide, glyburide, glimepiride
Which 2nd generation sulfonylurea is worst for concern of weight gain?
Glyburide
Sulfonylureas MOA
Increase insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
Sulfonylureas absorbed orally?
yes