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11 Cards in this Set
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What type of insulin formations are there?
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Very rapid acting (10-15mins)
Short acting (30min-1hr) Intermediate acting (1-2hrs) Long acting (2-4hrs) |
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What is the mechanism of action of sulphonylureas?
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Unclear but thought to stimulate B cells in pancreas to secrete more insuline
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What are the side effects of sulphonylureas?
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Hypoglycaemia
Nausea Jaundice Hyponatremia |
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What is the mechanism of action of metformin?
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Increases insulin sensitivity
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What are the side effects of metformin?
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Lactic acidosis
Nausea Diarrhoea Abdominal discomfort |
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What are the key herbal therapies for diabetes?
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Gymnema
Andrographis Fenugreek Myrrh |
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What are some herb/drug interactions with hypoglycaemic agents?
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Additive effects
Andrographis Myrrh Aloe Bilberry Cinnamon Damiana Olive leaf extract |
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What are the nutrient/drug interactions with hypoglycaemia agents?
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Additive effects
Bitter melon Chromium Green tea Psyllium |
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What is the drug therapy for hypothyroidism?
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Thyroxine T4
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What drug/nutrient interactions exist for thyroxine?
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Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn - reduced drug absorption, separate dose
Tyrosine - additive effect |
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What drug/herb interactions exist with thyroxine?
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Withania - additive effect
Siberian ginseng - additive effect Bladderwrack - additive effect Coleus - additive effects Celery - reduced drug effect Horseradish - increased drug requirements |
