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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... hypoglycemia risk and effect ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... failure Common Side Effects ... definitively cause/effect ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Side Effects of ... Most adverse effects ... related adverse effects ... development of diabetes ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... CKD Common Side Effects ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Ozempic), or daily tablet ... pancreatitis Common Side Effects ... Toxicities: • Gl side effects ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Treatment for Diabetes ... gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects ... form and consider using ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Prescribing and Dosing ... • If Gl side effects ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
Insulin Comparison Chart

Insulin Types - Onset (hours) - Peak Glycemic Effect (hours) - Duration (hours)
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Peak Glycemic Effect ... Insulin #Comparison #Table ... #pharmacology # ... diabetes #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... drugs include side effects ... Side effects include ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
treatment of type 2 diabetes ... point for side effects ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Mechanism #Diabetes