Diabetic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs ending in -Flozin?
A
SGLT2 Inhibtors
2
Q
How do SGLT2 Inhibitors work? What can this lead to as a Side effect
A
increase urinary glucose excretion
UTI
3
Q
Drugs ending in -Gliptins
A
DPP-4
4
Q
How do DPP-4 work
A
Increases insulin secretion
5
Q
Pioglitazone mechanism
A
Reduces peripheral insulin resistance
6
Q
Common SE of pioglitazone
A
Weight gain + bone fractures
7
Q
Glicazide / Glibencamide / Glipizide are all?
A
Sulphonylureas
8
Q
How do sulphonylureas work?
A
Act on B cells to promote insulin secretion
9
Q
Frequent Hypo + weight gain are common in what diabetic drug?
A
Sulphonylureas
10
Q
what diabetic drug is CI in bladder cancer + HF
A
Pioglitazone
