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

#pharmacology
Summary table of ... of action, side effect ... commonly used diabetic ... pharmacology #dm2 #diabetes ... overview #management #comparison
Cardiovascular and renal effects comparison between SGLT-2 inhibitors
 - Canagliflozin (Invokana)
 - Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
 - Empagliflozin
Cardiovascular and renal effects ... comparison between ... (Steglatro) #diabetes
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 ... Anticholinergic effects ... development of diabetes
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
- Pharmacology Summary ... CKD Common Side Effects ... #Pharmacology #Summary ... #DM2 #diabetes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology Summary ... pancreatitis Common Side Effects ... Toxicities: • Gl side effects ... #Pharmacology #Summary ... #DM2 #diabetes
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
Effects on body ... classes of type-2 diabetes ... Weight Gain ++++ #diabetes ... weightloss #weightgain #comparison
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
- Pharmacology Summary ... ) Common Side Effects ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... #Pharmacology #Summary ... #DM2 #diabetes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology Summary ... disease Common Side Effects ... Toxicities: • GI side effects ... #Pharmacology #Summary ... #DM2 #diabetes
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
- Pharmacology Summary ... failure Common Side Effects ... definitively cause/effect ... #Pharmacology #Summary ... #DM2 #diabetes
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... • If Gl side effects ... #pharmacology #algorithm ... #diabetes #titration