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Diabetes Medications

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  1. Biguanides
  2. Sulfonylureas
  3. Meglitinide derivatives
  4. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
  5. thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
  6. Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists
  7. dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibitors
  8. Selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2)
  9. insulins
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example of biguanides

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metformin (glucophage)

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metformin indication

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type 2 DM
PCOS
pre-diabetes

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metformin CI

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  1. metabolic acidosis

2. moderate to severe CKD

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metformin MOA

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  1. decrease hepatic glucose production
  2. decreases intestinal absorption of glucose
  3. improves insulin sensitivity by increases peripheral glucose uptake
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metformin monotherapy or combo?

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both

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how much does metformin lower HbA1c

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1-2%

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metformin SE

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  1. GI - abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
  2. reduced absorption of Vit B12 and folate
  3. mild weight loss
  4. hypoglycemia (but not really)
  5. lactic acidosis
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Sulfonylurea examples

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  1. glyburide / glynase
  2. glipizide / glucotrol
  3. glimerpiride / amaryl
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Sulfonylurea MOA

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  1. stimulate insulin secretion from beta cells of pancreas

2. reduce serum glucagon levels

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how much do sulfonylureas lower HbA1c

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1-2%

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Sulfonylurea indications

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  1. DM type 2
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Sulfonylurea CI

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  1. Type I DM

2. pregnancy

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monotherapy or combo?

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both

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Sulfonylurea SE

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  1. hypoglycemia
  2. flushing (w/ alcohol)
  3. weight gain
  4. tolerance - less effective over time
  5. anemia/thrombocytopenia
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who are Sulfonylureas not the best for

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diabetic who is not good at scheduling meals or who like to drink alcohol

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Meglitinides examples

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  1. Repaglinide / Prandin
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Meglitinides indications

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  1. DM type 2

2. postprandial hyperglycemia

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Meglitinides CI

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concomitant gemfibrozil (cholesterol med) and repaglinide/Prandin
sulfonylureas
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Meglitinides MOA

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short acting, stimulate release of insulin from beta cells

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who are Meglitinides good for

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significantly elevated blood sugar post meals

irregular meals!

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Meglitinides SE

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  1. hypoglycemia

2. weight gain

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special consideration for Meglitinides

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dose adjust if liver impairment

check LFTs, urine microalbumin at lease once a year

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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) example

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  1. acarbose / precose

not really seen

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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) indications

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  1. DM type 2
  2. predominantly postprandial hyperglycemia
  3. new onset diabetes w/ mild HTN
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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) CI

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  1. IBS

2. IBD

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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) monotherapy or combo?

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both - combo w/ sulfonylureas

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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) MOA

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inhibit breakdown of carbohydrates to glucose n the gut - act locally in the gut

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alpha glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) SE

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  1. flatulence
  2. bloating
  3. abdominal discomfort
  4. diarrhea
  5. increased liver enzymes
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Thiazolidinedoiones examples

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  1. rosiglitazone / Avandia

2. Pioglitazone / Actos

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TZD Indications

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DM type 2

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TZD CIs

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  1. heat failure
  2. pregnancy
  3. breastfeeding/lactation
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how much do TZDs lower HbA1c

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1-2%

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when to use TZDs

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  1. if someone doesn’t tolerate metformin

2. use w/ metformin if unable to tolerate high levels of meformin

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TZDs SE

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  1. weight gain
  2. edema
  3. cardiovascular
  4. fractures
  5. raise HDL
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if you have a diabetic patient who also tends to be a fluid retaining hypertensive, what medication class should you avoid

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TZDs b/c can cause edema

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What does GLP-1 agonists stand for?

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glucagonlike peptide-1 agonist

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examples of long-acting GLP-1 analogs

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Liraglutide (Victoza)

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examples of prolonged-acting GLP-1 analogs

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  1. dulaglutide (Trulicity)

2. semglutide (Ozempic)

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difference between long-acting and prolonged acting GLP-1 agonists

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long-acting taken daily vs. prolonged-acting taken weekly

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GLP-1 agonists monotherapy or combo?

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only add-in therapy (combo) - patients who have not achieved glycemic goals using metformin, a sulfonylurea or both, in combo with TZD +/- metformin

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GLP-1 agonist MOA

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  1. mimic endogenous incretin GLP-1
  2. stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release
  3. reduce glucagon
  4. slow gastric emptying
  5. may prevent beta-cell apoptosis
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GLP-1 agonist SE

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  1. weight loss
  2. thyroid c-cell tumors / medullary thyroid cancer
  3. Steven-Johnson syndrome
  4. angioedema
  5. upset stomach
  6. pancreatitis
  7. cholelithiasis
  8. change in vision (semiglutide/ozempic)
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GLP-1 agonist CI

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  1. personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer

2. exenatide in end stage renal disease

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what does DPP-IV inhibitor stand for?

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Dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors

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DPP-IV inhibitor examples

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  1. Linagliptin (Tradjenta)

2. Sitagliptin (Januvia)

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DPP-IV inhibitor monotherapy or combo?

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both, combo w/ metformin or TZD

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DPP-IV inhibitor MOA

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  1. block degradation of endogenous incretins, GLP-1 and GIP
  2. inhibit glucagon release
  3. increases insulin secretion
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benefits of DPP-IV inhibitor

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  1. no hypoglycemia
  2. well tolerated
    * weight neutral
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how much do DPP-IV inhibitors lower HbA1c

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0.6%

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warnings/risks with DPP-IV inhibitors

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  1. pancreatitis
  2. joint pain
  3. saxagliptin can worse HF
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what does SGLT-2 inhibitor stand for

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  1. Sodium glucose CoTransporter inhibitors
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SGLT-2 inhibitor examples

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  1. Canagliflozin / Invokana

2. empagliflozin / jardiance

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SGLT-2 inhibitor MOA

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block resorption of glucose in kidneys

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limitation of SGLT-2 inhibitors

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not effective if eGRF <45

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benefits of SGLT-2 inhibitors

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  1. some weight loss
  2. may reduce BP
  3. no hypoglycemia
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who are SGLT-2 inhibitors good for

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add on therapy for patients who have greater risk of stroke and heart attack

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SGLT-2 inhibitors SE

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  1. UTI, yeast infections, increased urination
  2. increased LDL
  3. fractures
  4. possible ketoacidosis
  5. amputations (invokana)
  6. hypotension
  7. bladder cancer? (farxiga)
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insulin indications

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DM type 1 and 2

gestational diabetes

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insulin examples

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  1. short acting insulin - insulin R
  2. intermediate acting insulin - NPH insulin, lente
  3. long acting insulin - insulin ultralente
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long acting insulin features

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  1. 25 hour half life
  2. up to 42 hour glucose lowering effect
  3. relatively peakless
  4. anytime dosing
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insulin MOA

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  1. promotes uptake of glucose by cells
  2. increased glycogen deposition in liver and muscle
  3. liver: inhibits synthesis of glucose
  4. muscle: facilitates uptake of amino acids in –> protein synthesis
  5. adipose: promotes synthesis of triglycerides and inhibits lipolysis
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insulin SE

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  1. hypoglycemia
  2. lipodystrophy
  3. edema
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Presentation of hypoglycemia

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  1. sweating
  2. tachycardia
  3. tremor
  4. weakness
  5. hunger
  6. blurred vision
  7. confusion
  8. convulsions
  9. coma
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Glucagon indications

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  1. refractory hypoglycemia (after PO or IV glucose)
  2. hyperinsulin states - insulin overdose, insulinoma
  3. drug overdoses - beta blockers, ca channel blockers
  4. intestinal relaxation
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Glucagon CIs

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  1. pheochromocytoma
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Glucagon SE

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  1. nausea/vomiting
  2. hyperglycemia
  3. hypokalemia
68
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Combination drugs

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  1. invokamet = canagliflozin + metformin
  2. synjardy = empagliflozin + metformin
  3. glyxambi = empagliflozin + linagliptin