Pharmacology

Question 1

Diabetic medication that functions by increasing excretion of glucose in the urine 2/2 decreased glucose absorption

Answer 1

SGLT-2 Inhibitors

(-flozins)

• Weight loss
• Reductions in BP
• Can cause medication-induced orthostasis via volume depletion
• Common meds: empaglifozin, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin)

Question 2

Diabetic medication that leads to weight loss

Answer 2

SGLT-2 Inhibitors

(-flozins)

Question 3

Alpha-1 blockade-mediated vasodilation drugs, which can lead to medication-induced orthostasis

Answer 3

• Terazosin, prazosin, doxazosin
• Antipsychotics (risperidone, quetiapine - both 2nd gen)
• Antihistamines, TCAs