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Mechanism of Action for Common Diabetes Medications

 • SGLT2i (Dapagliflozin)
 • TZD (Pioglitazone)
 • Biguanides (Metformin)
Medications • SGLT2i ... Meglitinides • GLP ... #Medications #pharmacology ... pathophysiology #endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
GLP-1 Agonists ... However, GLP-1's ... Common side effects ... #Pharmacology #Dosing ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists ... - Pharmacology ... the pancreas (GLP ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
Effects on body ... Weight Loss + - SGLT ... Weight Loss ++ - GLP ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... ) Common Side Effects ... #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... SGLT2 inhibitors ... /ambcarerx #SGLT2 ... #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #Diabetes #Endocrinology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... normally inactivates GLP ... combination therapy with GLP-I ... failure Common Side Effects ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
) - First Oral GLP ... (& only) oral GLP1 ... when compared to SGLT2 ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP ... receptor agonist, SGLT2i ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Increase Incretins (GLP-I ... titrate up to effects ... only few side effects ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology