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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... Various debated mechanisms ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... diabetes #endocrinology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... in CKD Common Side ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
Summary table of mechanism ... of action, side ... #pharmacology #dm2
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... of use) Common Side ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) - Examples: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Zotepine, Paliperidone,
Antipsychotics: Mechanisms ... • Dopamine D2 ... action of DA on D2 ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #diagnosis #psychiatry
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... failure Common Side ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Summary Mechanisms ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Antipsychotics: Mechanisms ... and Side Effects ... ThirdGeneration #Mechanisms ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #diagnosis #psychiatry
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms ... and Side Effects ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
This mechanism helps ... with only few side ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Management #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology