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1
Q

What is an example of a thiazolidine?

A

Pioglitazone

2
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What are contrainidications for thiazolidines?

A
  • Hepatic impairment
  • History of bladder cancer
  • Heart failure
  • Pregnancy / breast feeding
3
Q

When would you want to be cautious when using thiazolidines?

A
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Risk of fractures
  • Acute porphyria
  • Risk of bladder cancer/ uninvestigated macroscopic haematuria
4
Q

When would you consider prescribing a pioglitazone?

A
  1. Single agent in overweight patients where metformin is contraindicated or not tolerated.
  2. Second agent to metformin/sulphonylurea where blood glucose control is inadequate on one drug and the metformin/sulphonylurea combination is contraindicated or not tolerated.
  3. Third agent with metformin and a sulphonylurea where blood glucose control is inadequate as an alternative to starting
5
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What is the mechanism of action of pioglitazone?

A

Act via a range of actions by activating PPARy. These lead to increased sensitivity of muscle and fat tissue to insulin, thereby increasing glucose uptake.

6
Q

Do Thiazolidines increase weight?

A

Yes

7
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What are side effects of thiazolidines?

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  • Gastrointestinal upset
  • Weight gain
  • Oedema
  • Hepatic toxicity
  • Visual disturbance
  • Impotence
  • Anaemia
  • Hypoaesthesia
  • Bladder cancer (very rare)
8
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Does pioglitazone cause hypoglycaemia?

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No

9
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What drugs can pioglitazone interact with?

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Antidiabetic drugs - can cause hypoglycaemia and cardiac failure