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Diabetes Combination Tablets - Estimated A1c Lowering 
Metformin + DPP4 
• Janumet (metformin + sitagliptin) 
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Synjardy (metformin + empagliflozin ... (linagliptin + empagliflozin ... ) • Qtern (dapagliflozin ... Tablets #Oral #DM2 ... #Pharmacology #
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... gliflozin): • Empagliflozin ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #Summary #DM2 #
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Atorvastatin. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) for dyslipidemia and MI/stroke prevention. 2nd most prescribed drug in the
HMG-CoA reductase ... dyslipidemia and MI/stroke ... #Pharmacology #Atorvastatin
Alteplase (t-PA) for Acute Ischemic Stroke: 
Dosage, Mixing, and Administration Instructions

#TPA #Thrombolytics #Stroke #CVA #Dosage #Dosing
Acute Ischemic Stroke ... Thrombolytics #Stroke ... #CVA #Dosage #Dosing ... #Instructions #Pharmacology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
tPA Code Stroke Dosing Chart

Total Dose = 0.9 mg/kg (maximum dose =90 mg)
 - give 10%
tPA Code Stroke ... #Dosing #Dose #CVA ... Thrombolytics #Stroke ... #Pharmacology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
MDMA (Ecstacy), TCA ... Nicotine, Heat Stroke ... hemorrhage, Pontine CVA ... Robertson pupils), DM