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SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
gliflozin): • Empagliflozin ... loss (~2-3kg) • Empagliflozin ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
SGLT2 inhibitors, also called gliflozins, are a class of medications that alter essential physiology of the
SGLT2 inhibitors ... that modulate sodium ... treatment of type II diabetes ... (Farxiga®) and empagliflozin ... , #empagliflozin
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... class of anti-diabetic ... kidney), which causes ... Medications #DM2 #Diabetes ... #Endocrinology
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Diabetes ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
DPP-4 Inhibitors ... Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits ... not definitively cause ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... Medication Guide Classes ... Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor ... α-glucosidase inhibitor ... comparison #table #endocrinology
Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
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Causes of HyperKalemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Succinylcholine • Diabetes ... • Calcineurin inhibitor ... #Causes
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
Secondary Causes ... anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors ... Diabetes, hyperlipidemia ... #Priapism #Diagnosis
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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The Diagnostic Approach ... - Calcineurin inhibitors ... Other causes ... Low Renin - Diabetes ... #differential #causes
Drugs causing hyperkalemia
 • Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
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Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors ... #medications #causes ... #differential #diagnosis