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Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action ... pancreatic beta cells ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Mechanism of Action for Common Diabetes Medications

 • SGLT2i (Dapagliflozin)
 • TZD (Pioglitazone)
 • Biguanides (Metformin)
Mechanism of Action ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Anastrozole is a Selective non-steroidal aromatase Inhibitor. Used for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal
Mechanism of action ... derived from the action ... and in cancer cells ... #pharmacology #overview ... druginformation #treatment #endocrinology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification
Class I (Ia, Ib, Ic) - Na+ Channel Blockade
 • Slows depolarization
depolarization in fast AP cells ... depolarization in slow AP cells ... Blockade • Prolongs action ... Classification #Classes #cardiology ... #pharmacology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
++ influx into cells ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology ... #cardiology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology ... #phases #cardiology