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Summary of Non-Insulin Agents Used to Treat Diabetes

#Diabetes #Pharmacology #Comparison #Table #Medications #Noninsulin #Orals #Agents
Summary of Non-Insulin ... Agents Used to ... #Diabetes #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Table ... #Medications #Noninsulin
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... Summary Table ... Insulin Lifestyle ... #medications #table ... comparison #management #endocrinology
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 ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #table ... #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
• Increases insulin-mediated ... effective oral agent ... • Does not cause ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... glucose-dependent insulin ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... - Allergies to medications ... Insulin dependent ... Diabetes regimen ... one post op Cardiology