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SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... of use) Common Side ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
DPP-4 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... failure Common Side ... #Pharmacology # ... Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... mechanisms within the gut ... disease Common Side ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 #
Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) - Examples: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Zotepine, Paliperidone,
Second Generation Antipsychotics ... • Dopamine D2 ... Gut, mouth, eyes ... Mechanism unknown #AntiPsychotics ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Third Generation Antipsychotics ... Mechanisms and Side ... • Binds to the D2 ... Antidepressant Effects #AntiPsychotics ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Oral Hypoglycemics in Diabetes Management
1  INSULIN SENSITIZER
 • TZD 
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CARB ABSORPTION INHIBITOR ... alpha-glucosidase inhibitor ... degradation, slows gut ... Diabetes #Management #pharmacology ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... SGLT2 inhibitors ... drugs include side ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #DM2
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Neurological Side ... Effects of Antipsychotic ... Young, antipsychotic ... discontinuation VMAT2 inhibitors ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits ... with only few side ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Management #Diabetes #DM2
Neuromodulators for Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs)
SSRIs - When anxiety, depression, and phobic features are
for Disorders of Gut ... DGBls or when side ... SSRI • Atypical Antipsychotics ... Neuromodulators #DGBIs #IBS #pharmacology