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Incretin Modifiers (Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors: |
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Incretin Modifiers (Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors: Sitagliptin (Januvia) |
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↑ insulin release ↑ β cell responsiveness ↓ hepatic glucose production Slows gastric emptying |
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Incretin Modifiers (Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors: Sitagliptin (Januvia) |
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GI distress, wt loss, headache, dizziness, jitteriness |
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Incretin Modifiers (Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors: Sitagliptin (Januvia) |
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Subcu injection only. Give with first bite of each meal. |
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Amylin Analog: Pramlintide (Symlin) |
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↓ glucagon secretion for approx 3 hrs Slows gastric emptying ↓ appetite by ↑ satiety |
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Amylin Analog: Pramlintide (Symlin) |
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GI distress, headache, anorexia, fatigue, dizziness |
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Amylin Analog: Pramlintide (Symlin) |
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Subcu injection only in abdomen or thigh. Never give in arm. |
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Sulfonylureas: First-Generation |
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Tolbutamide (Orinase) Tolazamide (Tolinase) Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) Acetohexamide (Dymelor) |
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Sulfonylureas: Second Generation |
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Glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL) Glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase) Glimepiride (Amaryl) |
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Stimulate insulin release from β cells |
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GI distress, nervousness, tremors, confusion, aplastic anemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia |
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Less risk of prolonged hypoglycemia as duration of action is short |
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Drinking alcohol concurrently may cause hypoglycemia & disulfiram-like reaction (facial flushing, sweating, ↑ P, HA, dyspnea lasting up to 24 hrs). |
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Second generations lower glucose levels with smaller doses, have less drug interactions and longer duration of action |
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Given 30 min a.c. breakfast and evening meal. Monitor CBC. |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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↓ hepatic production of glucose from stored glycogen |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Improves glucose transport into cells |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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↓ absorption of glucose from small intestine |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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GI distress, anorexia, gas, abdominal pain, HA, dizziness, agitation, fatigue. |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Bitter or metallic taste (will subside). |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Hold metformin 48 hrs before or after diagnostic studies in which iodinated contrast dye is used . |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Give with meals to ↓ GI effects. |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Monitor CBC, renal & hepatic function tests periodically. |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Contraindicated in renal insufficiency. |
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Biguanides: Metformin (Glucophage) |
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Avoid alcohol to ↓ risk of lactic acidosis. |
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Repaglinide (Prandin) Neteglinide (Starlix) |
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Meglitinides: Repaglinide (Prandin) Neteglinide (Starlix) |
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↑ insulin release from pancreas |
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Meglitinides: Repaglinide (Prandin) Neteglinide (Starlix) |
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GI distress, rhinitis, bronchitis, HA, arthralgia, back pain, paresthesia |
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Meglitinides: Repaglinide (Prandin) Neteglinide (Starlix) |
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Given 30 min a.c. Contraindicated in liver dysfunction. |
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Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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↑ insulin sensitivity, transport, & utilization at target tissues |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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HA, pain, myalgia, infections, fatigue, rhinitis, URIs, liver dysfunction, fluid retention and edema, wt gain |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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Avoid if patient in heart failure. |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) |
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Reduces effectiveness of oral contraceptives (consider higher dose or alternative contraception) |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: |
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Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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Slows digestion of CHO in small intestine |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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GI distress, gas, abdominal pain, weakness, dizziness, drowsy, HA, anemia, wt loss, ↑ liver function levels |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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Use with caution with hepatic dysfunction. Monitor H&H, CBC, liver function tests. |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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Digoxin levels are lowered when concurrent. |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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Take at first bite with each meal. |
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α-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) |
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Does not cause hypoglycemia. |
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