8 results
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... GLP-I receptor agonist ... #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
     -
- PPAR gamma agonist ... (Adlyxin) • DPP ... by inhibiting DPP ... #pharmacology # ... DM2 #DMII #Classification
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
GLP-1 receptor agonists ... events TZDs DPP ... table #comparison #management ... #endocrinology ... #dm2
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... linagliptin) 5 mg DPP4 ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
GLP-1 Agonists ... very similar to DPP4s ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP ... GLP-1 receptor agonist ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
Smoking Cessation Management
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Long-Acting NRT:
 • Patch: Wear for 24 hours at a time.
Smoking Cessation Management ... Do not chew or swallow ... Rechew when tingling ... receptor partial agonist ... #pharmacology #
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Management ... paresthesias (carpal tunnel ... Pegvisomant) ± D2 ... agonist (Carbergoline ... #Endocrinology