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

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mechanism of action, side ... commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications
TACROLIMUS - Side Effects Mnemonic

Tremor 
Alopecia 
Cardiovascular (HTN) 
Renal insufficiency 
Oncologic (Skin Cancer) 
Lipids (hyperlipidemia) 
Insulin
TACROLIMUS - Side ... Insulin dependent diabetes ... Seizures #Pharmacology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... in CKD Common Side ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... of use) Common Side ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... drugs include side ... Side effects include ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... Medications #DM2 #Diabetes
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
treatment of type 2 diabetes ... counseling point for side ... is a potential side ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Mechanism #Diabetes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... disease Common Side ... Toxicities: • GI side ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
release: • If Gl side ... #Dosing #CKD #pharmacology ... #algorithm #diabetes
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... pancreatitis Common Side ... Toxicities: • Gl side ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... failure Common Side ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes