Meglitinides Flashcards
0
Q
How to Meglitinides work?
A
They stimulate insulin secreation form the pancreatic beta cells
1
Q
Name 2 Meglitinides
A
Starlix and prandin
2
Q
Which other diabetes med are these similar to?
A
Sulfonylureas
3
Q
How are they different to sulfonylureas
A
They are not long acting. You must take with every meal instead of once or twice daily
4
Q
What do you teach a patient starting on Meglitinides?
A
Take 15-30 minutes before every meal and if you skip a meal then you skip an dose
5
Q
Starlix (like sulfonureas) are bad for which type of patients?
A
Renal- they will accumulate. Prandin is better for renal patients
