Thiazolidinediones Flashcards
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Common Facts
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Common name: oral anti-diabetic
Common ending: -glitazone
Commonly used to treat: type II diabetes mellitus
Common adverse reactions: N/V/D (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), weight gain, liver failure, heart failure
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Mechanism of Action
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Increase tissue sensitivity to insulin
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Actos
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Generic name: pioglitazone
Tablets: 15mg, 30mg, 45mg
