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

#pharmacology
commonly used diabetic ... drugs. ... pharmacology #dm2 #diabetes ... #medications #overview ... #management #comparison
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... manage Type 2 diabetes ... Each class of medications ... #management #medications ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Correction of diabetic ... osmotic diuresis - Potassium ... renal disease Drugs ... #differential #medications ... #drugs #pharmacology
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
Binder INDICATION ... : Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... from other oral drugs ... with CKD, HF, or diabetes ... this from other drugs
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
reactions Common Drugs ... • Recent IV potassium ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... diagnosis #causes #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
reactions Common Drugs ... • Recent IV potassium ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... diagnosis #causes #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... STOP offending medications ... - IV loop diuretic ... #potassium #nephrology
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
GLP-1 Medications ... only for type 2 diabetes ... consider these drugs ... #Pharmacology #Diabetes ... #Comparison
Causes of Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Malignancy 
 - Tumor effect* (esp. Gl, lung, lymphoma)
lymphoma) - Treatment ... : Uncontrolled diabetes ... pulmonary cachexia") Medications ... GLP-I agonists Drugs
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
circulation If drugs ... before beginning treatment ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... Alcohol • Type B2: Drugs ... - HIV/HAART medications