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DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... not definitively cause ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
thyroid goiters caused ... iodine #deficiency #endocrinology ... clinical #video #neck ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
- Pharmacology ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes ... #endocrinology
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
weight of various classes ... of type-2 diabetes ... Loss + - SGLT-2 inhibitors ... Loss +++ - DPP-4 inhibitors ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... kidney), which causes ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #DM2 #Diabetes ... #Endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor ... α-glucosidase inhibitor ... #Medications #pharmacology ... comparison #table #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... Correction of diabetic ... - Proton pump inhibitors ... Hypomagnesemia #Causes ... medications #drugs #pharmacology
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Hyperparathyroidism • Diabetic ... drugs • ACE inhibitors ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... (DKA) - caused ... seen with SGLT inhibitors ... Glucosuria causes ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology