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

#pharmacology
mechanism of action, side ... commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action: Binds ... in CKD Common Side ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Mechanisms and Side ... releases, then re-binds ... the synapse to bind ... Partial Agonist • Bind ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder ... is a potassium binder ... with CKD, HF, or diabetes ... Most common side ... #Pharmacology
TACROLIMUS - Side Effects Mnemonic

Tremor 
Alopecia 
Cardiovascular (HTN) 
Renal insufficiency 
Oncologic (Skin Cancer) 
Lipids (hyperlipidemia) 
Insulin
TACROLIMUS - Side ... Insulin dependent diabetes ... Seizures #Pharmacology
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
acamprosate Common side ... Their well-known side ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... options currently under ... #Medications #Pharmacology
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
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
including most type 1 diabetics ... including most 2 diabetics ... Elevated FSBS (finger ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... endocrinology #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