type II diabetic medications Flashcards
what do second generation sulfonylureas end in?
IDE
glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl) are what class of type II diabetes medications?
second generation sulfonylureas
what is the action of glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl)?
stimulates beta cells to secrete insulin
glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl) are often used in addition to which medication? why?
metformin – it aids in insulin sensitization, the sulfonylureas increases the availability of insulin
glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl) have a high risk of _____
hypoglycemia
when and with which kinds of patients does the risk for hypoglycemia increase with sulfonylureas?
4-6 hours after a meal
elderly patients and patients with impaired renal function
three side effects of glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl)
hypoglycemia
GI effects
weight gain
what medications do glipizide (glucatrol), glyburide (diabeta), and glimepiride (amaryl) interact with?
NSAIDS
sulfa
coumadin
biguanides end in what?
MIN
what class is metformin (glucophage) a part of?
biguanides
what is the action of metformin?
inhibits production of glucose by liver, increases sensitivity to insulin
you must know ____ before giving metformin
creatinine level
side effects of metformin
lactic acidosis
hypoglycemia
drug interactions
metformin is contraindicated with….
renal impairment
liver impairment
alcohol use
IV contrast dye
drinking alcohol while taking metformin increases the risks of …..
lactic acidosis
renal impairment
liver impairment
Acarbose and Miglitol are what kinds of oral antidiabetics?
alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
how do Acarbose and Miglitol work?
delays absorption of complex carbs intestine and slows entry of glucose
what are the 3 side effects of Acarbose and Miglitol?
hypoglycemia
GI side effects
flatulence
what is important about Acarbose and Miglitol?
they must be taken with the first bite of food
Non-Sulfonylurea insulin secretagogues end in…
INIDE
repaglinide (prandin) and nateglinide (starlix) are what type of medication?
non-sulfonylurea insulin secretagogues
how do repaglinide (prandin) and nateglinide (starlix) work?
stimulate pancreas to secrete insulin