T2DM Drugs Dosing Flashcards
1
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Sulfonylureas
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Starting dose is usually 40-80mg daily, with a maximum dose of up to 320mg daily.
2
Q
Metformin
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Starting dose is generally 500mg once or twice daily, maximum dose is 2000mg daily.
The dosing may vary based on the patient’s renal function and individual response to the drug.
3
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Thiazolidinediones (Pioglitazone)
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Initial dose is typically 15-30mg once daily, with the maximum dose being 45mg once daily.
4
Q
SGLT2 inhibitors “flozin”
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The usual dose for dapagliflozin is 10mg once daily.
5
Q
DPP4 -Inhibitors
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Standard dose of sitagliptin is 100mg once daily
6
Q
GLP-1 analogues
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Starting dose is usually 5mcg injected subcutaneously twice daily, and can be increased to 10mcg twice daily.
