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Closes K channels deep in pancreatic B-cells to depolarize them and cause release of insulin
Sulfonylureas
Closes K channels in B-cells to depolarize them and cause release of insulin, but not as well as SUF drugs. Short duration and rapid onset
Meglitinides
Increases target tissue sensitivity to insulin and prevents glucose production in liver
TZD
Inhibits conversion of complex carbohydrates by inhibiting a-glycosidase and decreases GI motility
a-glucosidase inhibitors
Neuroendocrine peptide hormone cosecreted by B-cells that stimulates satiety center, suppresses PP glucose release, and regulates gastric emptying
Amylin
Hormone secreted by L-cells in ileum that stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, regulates gastric emptying, and stimulates satiety center. Has a role in B-cell regeneration
GLP-1
Target the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-g) in muscle, fat, and liver to increase insulin
TZD/Glitazones
Incretin-based hormone that regulates GI motility and decreases hepatic glucose production
DPP-4 Inhibitors
Hormone used to treat hypoglycemia reactions in Type I diabetics
Glucagon
Members of DPP-4 inhibitor
Sitagliptin
Members of GLP-1 analogues
Exenatide (injection only)
Members of Amyline analogue
Pramlintide
Members of TZD/glitazones
Pioglitazone
Rosiglitazone
Members of Biguanide class
Metformin
Members of meglitinide class
Repaglinide
Nateglinide
Members of a-glucosidase inhibitors
Acarbose
Miglitol
Members of Sulfonylureas
Tolbutamide
Glyburide
Glipizide
Glimepiride
Drugs that decrease both FASTING and POSTPRANDIAL glucose
SUF
TZDs/glitazones
Drugs that decrease only POSTPRANDIAL glucose
DPP-4 inhibitors
GLP-1 analogues
Meglitinides
a-glucosidase inhibitors
Drugs that decrease only FASTING glucose
Biguanides
Drugs that cause weight GAIN
SUF
TZDs
Drugs that cause weight LOSS
Biguanides
GLP-1
AEs of SUF
weight gain
hypoglycemia
AEs of inhaled-insulin Exubera
hypoglycemia
cough
dyspnea
sore throat
dry mouth
AEs of meglitinides
hypoglycemia
AEs of a-glucosidase inhibitors
stomach/GI discomfort
flatulence
AEs of biguanides
stomach/GI distress
weight loss
AEs of TZDs/glitazones
Edema
Weight gain
Heart failure in some pts
AEs of Amylin analogue (Pramlintide)
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue
AEs of GLP-1 analogues (Exenatide)
weight loss
stomach upset
AEs of DPP-4 inhibitors (Stigliptin)
stuffy runny nose
headache
hypersensitivity rxn
AEs of glucagon
nausea and vomiting
Class that takes up to 4 weeks to work
TZD
Duration of action of meglitinides
Short acting (1/2 to 4 hrs)
Fastest release of insulin
meglitinide
Short-acting glucocorticoids
Anything with, "Cort" or "Pred" and not "Flu"
Long-acting glucocorticoids
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Mineralcorticoids
DOCA
Fludrocortisone
AEs of glucocorticoid treatment
immune suppression
increased glucose release
adiposity
muscle atrophy
Na/H2O retention
osteoporosis
Onset of action for corticoids
2-4 hours d/t multi-step process
Similar to DDT used in inoperable adrenal cancer
Mitotane
Inhibits 11B-hydroxylase
Metyrapone
Inhibits conversion of cholesterol to pregnolone. Used for a medical adrenalectomy
Aminoglutethamide
Inhibits conversion of pregnolone to progesterone; used in Cushing's syndrome
Trilostane
inhibits P450 enzyme and inhibits all steroid synthesis; used in Cushing's and prostate ca
Ketoconazole
Adrenal synthesis inhibitors
Mitotane
Trilostane
Ketoconazole
Aminoglutethamide
Metryapone
Stronger anti-inflammatory action than cortisol with no Na-retaining effects
Triamcinoline
30X more potent than cortisol with no water or Na retaining effects
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
AEs of DHEA
acne
testicular atrophy
increased risk of prostate ca
converted to testosterone by 17-dehydro or estradiol via aromatase
Androstenedione
Actions of thyroid
inotropic/chronotropic fx
normal respiratory control center response
stimulates GI motility
AEs of thyroid hormone
Same stuff as hypothyroidism
SOB
cardiotoxicity
impaired reproductive function
Onset of action for liothyronine
very fast 48 - 72 hrs
Inhibits iodination and coupling in thyroid synthesis
PTU
Methimazole
Also inhibits 5'-deiodinase
PTU
AEs of PTU/Methimazole
Agranulocytosis
Rash
Edema
Antithryoid with long duration of action
Methimazole
Antithyroid not highly protein bound
Methimazole
3 step tx for thyroid storm
1. Propanolol
2. KI
3. PTU
AEs of iodide treatment
metallic taste
rashes
sore mouth
AE of radioactive iodine
delayed hypothyroidism
Antithyroids contraindicated in pregnancy
I-131
Methimazole
Duration of effect for Iodine/Iodide
24 hours
Allosteric activator of PTH CaSR to increase sensitivity to Ca and decrease PTH without change in serum Ca or PO4
Cinacalcet
Intranasal drug that inhibits osteoclast Ca mobilization by binding Gi protein membrane receptors
Calcitonin
Antagonizes Vitamin D-stimulated intestinal Ca transport, stimulates renal Ca excretion, and blocks bone foromation
Glucocorticoids
Reduces bone-resorbing effects of PTH
Estrogen
Binds phosphate
Phosphate binders
(Al, Ca, Sevelamer)
Decreases PTH, PO4, and Ca
Cinacalcet
Decreases PTH but raises Ca and PO4
Vitamin D analogue Calcitriol
(Doxicalciferol/paricalcitol used in tx of hyperPTH d/t renal failure)
Inhibits bone resorption, reduces both Ca and PO4 reabsorption as well as Na, Mg, and K
Calcitonin
AEs of Calcitonin
nausea
facial flushing
swelling of hands
inflammatory rxns at injection site
Uritcaria
Decreases PTH and PO4 while increasing Ca
bisphosphonates
Indication for use of calcitonin
post-MP osteoporosis when HRT contraindicated
Chelating-type agent that inhibits FPP synthase to prohibit attachment of osteoclasts
N-bisphosphonates
Members of N-bisphosphonate class
alendronate
risedronate
zoledronate
pamidronate
Antiadrenal drug used in prostate ca and cushing's
Ketoconazole
Antiadrenal used in Cushing's
Trilostane
Two drugs for tx of Gestational Diabetes
Insulin, SUF(Glyburide)
Given IV to partially inhibit conversion of T4 to T3
Hydrocortisone