alpha glucose inhibitirs (AGI) Flashcards
0
Q
What is the MOA of AGIs
A
Lower prabdial hyperglycemia by antagonizing brush boarder enzymes that digest carbs
1
Q
Name an AGI
A
Precose
2
Q
Do AGIs cause hypoglycemia?
A
No (like metformin and AGIs)
3
Q
How to you take AGIs?
A
With first bite of meal
4
Q
Who can’t take AGIs?
A
IBD patients, intestinal obstruction
5
Q
gLP-1 agonist is what?
A
Byetta
6
Q
Name a DDP IV inhibitor
A
Januvia
7
Q
What is the significance of these medications
A
They are glucose defendant so if you don’t eat they won’t cause hypoglycemia they will just work less
8
Q
What is the AE of byetta?
A
Pancreatitis
9
Q
What is the role of Amylin?
A
Secreted with insulin it delays gastric emptying and increases satiety and regulated post prabdial glucagon
10
Q
Which medication is a Amylin analogue?
A
Symilin
