Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
What important information should you give when prescribing metformin?
A
Look out for lactic acidosis (dyspnoea, muscle cramps)
2
Q
What important information should you give when prescribing Sulfonylureas (glipizide)?
A
Look out for signs of hypoglycaemia
3
Q
What important information should you give when prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors (ends in-gliflozin)?
A
Look out for signs of DKA
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