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DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... normally inactivates GLP ... not definitively cause ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
- Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... side effects (e.g ... #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 ... Weight Loss ++ - GLP ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
- Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... , GLP-1 receptor ... α-glucosidase inhibitor ... 0.3-0.6 units/kg ... #Medications #pharmacology
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
and Inotropes - Pharmacology ... Summary Vasopressors ... • Higher doses cause ... Phosphodiesterase inhibitor ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... side effects (e.g ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and Management Summary ... malignant, pediatric cases ... diagnostic procedures (eg ... monoamine oxidase inhibitors ... apparent type 2 diabetes