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Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

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Summary table of ... action, side effect and ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications ... overview #management #comparison
Insulin and analogues onset of action, peak times and duration.

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Insulin and analogues ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #dosing ... #insulin #diabetes ... #medications #halflife
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... Each class of medications ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #management #medications
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
sodium • Dosing ... binds magnesium • Dosing ... calcium • Dosing ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
extended-release form and ... consider using ... than stopping medication ... #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Type 2 Inpatient Medication ... Guide Classes ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #table
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
intensity statin dosing ... #pharmacology #overview ... #review #dosing ... #medications #comparison ... #drugs #table
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Renal Loses - Medications ... - Loop and ... - Uncontrolled diabetes ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Clenching of fist during ... Poorly controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... medications, with ... kidney), which causes ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Medications #DM2