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Insulin

Mechanism of Action

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Exogenous replacement of deficient hormone to stimulate glucose absorption, glycogenesis, lipogenesis, proteosynthesis and inhibit gluconeogeneis and ketogenesis, also increases K+ absorption and act in short, intermediate or long-term (biphasic = rapid and intermediate)

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Insulin

Indications

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T1DM, poorly controlld T2DM, DKA, peri-operative glycaemic control, hyperkalaemia

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Insulin

Contra-indications

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Reduced clearance proportionate to renal impairment (further renal imp req’s lower dose)

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Insulin

Side Effects

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Hypoglycaemia (coma/death), lipohypertrophy at injection site

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Insulin

Interactions

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Corticosteroids reduce effect

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Sulphylurea

Name

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Gliclazide

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Sulphylurea (Gliclazide)

Mechanism of Action

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Lowers blood glucose via stimulation of pancreatic insulin secretion - blocks ATP-dependent K+ channels in beta-cell membranes causing depolarisation - requires residual pancreatic function

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Sulphylurea (Gliclazide)

Indications

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T2DM - when metformin is C/I or combined if insufficient

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Sulphylurea (Gliclazide)

Contraindications

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Hepatic/renal imp, high risk of hypoglycaemia, T1DM, DKA, pre-coma/coma

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Sulphylurea (Gliclazide)

Side effects

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GI upset, hypoglycaemia, weight gain, hyponatraemia (SIADH), cholestatic hepatitis

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Sulphylurea (Gliclazide)

Interactions

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Other diabetic drugs

Drugs that increase glucose - steroid, thiazides, loops

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Biguanide

Name

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Metformin

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Biguanide (Metformin)

Mechanism of action

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Increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle, suppresses hepatic glucose production by AMPK activation

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Biguanide (Metformin)

Indications

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T2DM - first choice for control of blood glucose

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Biguanide (Metformin)

Contraindications

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Renal impairment, AKI, severe tissue hypoxia, acute alcohol intoxication, chronic overuse

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Biguanide (Metformin)

Side effects

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Lactic acidosis with severe liver/renal disease, GI upset (dose dep, common), reduced appetite, weight loss, vitamin B12 resorption

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Biguanide (Metformin)

Interactions

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IV contrast media (CKD/lactic acidosis risk), drugs that increase glucose, recent hypoxia (MI/sepsis)

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Thyroid Hormones

Names

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T3 - Liothyronine (active, IV use in emergency)

T4 - Levothyroxine (pro-hormone)

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Levothyroxine

Mechanism of action

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Agonist of thyroid receptors

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Levothyroxine

Indications

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Primary or Secondary (low TSH) hypothyroidism

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Levothyroxine

Contraindications

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CAD, hypopituitary state must initiate corticosteroid before thyroid therapy to avoid Addisonian crisis

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Levothyroxine

Side effects

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As Hyperthyroidism - GI, cardiac and neuro manifestations

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Levothyroxine

Interactions

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GI absorption reduced by antacids/Ca/Fe salts
CYP450 inducers reduce efficacy
Levothyroxine may change metabolism affecting insulin and warfarin

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Anti-thyroid

Name

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Carbimazole | Mechanism of action
Converted to thimazole which inhibits coupling of iodothyronine to suppress T3/4 synthesis
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Carbimazole | Indications
Hyperthyroidism, preparing for thyroidectomy, pre-radio-iodine therapy
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Carbimazole | Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, serious haematological conditions or hepatic insufficiency
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Carbimazole | Side effects
GI upset, bone marrow suppression, lymphadenopathy, hypersensitivity, insulin autoimmune syndrome, bleeding
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Carbimazole | Interactions
Vitamin K antagonist - intensifies anticoagulants | Increase prednisolone clearance
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Bisphosphantes | Name
Alendronate, Zoledronate, Disodium pamidronate
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Bisphosphonates | Mechanism of action
Inhibit action of osteoclast by accumulating within and inhibiting their activity and inducing apoptosis to increase bone mass
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Bisphosphonates | Indications
Osteoporosis (elderly, post-menopausal), severe hypercalcaemia (malignancy, myeloma, Paget's disease of bone) can be given IV
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Bisphosphonates | Contraindications
Renal impairment, hypocalcaemia, upper GI disorders, smoker/dental disease
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Bisphosphonates | Side effects
Oesophagitis, hypophosphataemia, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femoral fracture
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Bisphosphonates | Interactions
Bind to calcium in stomach/anatacids/iron salts, reducing effectiveness
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Calcium/Vitamin D supplements | Names
Calcium carbonate, colecalciferol, calcium gluconate
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Ca/vD supplements | Mechanism of action
Restoration of bone mass/density to prevent fraction - seen in CKD (renal osteodystrophy), Ca increases myocardial threshold/arrhythmia risk in hyperkalaemia
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Ca/vD supplements | Indications
Osteoporosis, CKD, severe hyperkalaemia, asx hypocalcaemia (tetany, petechiae, paraesthesia), vD deficiency (Rickett's, osteomalacia)
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Ca/vD supplements | Contraindications
Hypercalcaemia
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Ca/vD supplements | Side effects
Dyspepsia, constipation, CV collapse if IV too fast
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Ca/vD supplements | Interactions
``` Oral Ca reduces Fe Bisphosphonates Tetracycline Levothyroxine - Sodium bicarbonate IVI may precipitate ```
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Calcium gluconate emergency dosage
10mL at 10% over 10 minutes
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Mineralocorticoid | Name
Fludrocortisone
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Mineralocorticoid | Mechanism of action
Enhances deposition of liver glycogen, retains Na+, increases K+ secretion
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Mineralocorticoid | Indications
Adrenocortical insufficiency e.g. Addison's disease
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Mineralocorticoid | Contraindications
systemic infections, oedematous state
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Mineralocorticoid | Side effects
Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, hypertensive, MSK pain/weakness, cushingoid, GI upset
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Mineralocorticoid | Interactions
Extensive: | NSAIDs, thyroid meds, anti-diabetes meds, anticoagulants/anti-hypertensives, immunosuppressants
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Mineralocorticoid | Prescription advice
Risk of acute adrenal insufficiency syndrome if suddenly stopped
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Sitagliptin | When to use first line
DDP-4 inhibitor if eGFR <30mls/min
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Glitazones | Side effects
Weight gain, fluid retention, liver dysfunction, fractures

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