SGLT2 Inhibitors Flashcards

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Common drugs (and class nickname)

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Nickname: “Gliflozins”
Canagliflozin (Invokana)
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

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MOA

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Inhibit SGLT2 transport proteins in proximal convoluted tubule of nephron, decreasing glucose reabsorption, increasing excreted glucose

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Contraindications

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Decreased renal function (GFR

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4
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Serious adverse reactions

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Renal impairment
Ketoacidosis
Orthostatic hypotension
Bladder cancer risk

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Common adverse reactions

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Genital mycotic infections (esp. in women and uncircumcised men)
UTI
Slight increase in urination

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