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T4 analog
Levothyroxine
T3 analog
Liothyronine
T3+T4
Liotrix
DOC for thyroid analogs
Levothyroxine
Most common cause of increased T4 production?
Graves
Name 2 thionamides
Propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Mechanism of methimazole
Inhibits thyroid peroxidase
Mechanism of propylthiouracil
Inhibits thyroid peroxidase
Mechanism of thionamides
Inhibit thyroid peroxidase
SE of thionamides (3)
Agranulocytosis
Hepatitis
Sulfur-allergic response
SE of methimazole
Teratogen
Less other SE than propylthiouracil
Which thionamide used in pregnancy?
Propylthiouracil
Which thionamide is a better drug and has a longer duration?
Methimazole
What two drugs inhibit iodine transport?
Perchlorate
Thiocyanate
Mechanism of perchlorate?
Resembles iodine- blocks symporter
Mechanism of thiocyanate?
Resembles iodine - blocks symporter
S.E. of perchlorate
Aplastic anemia
S.E. of iodide
Hyperthyroidsm in pts who are iodine deficient

Inhibition in pts w/normal iodine
Mechanism of radioactive iodine
Enters thyroid gland -> emits B particles-> destroys local thyroid tissue
S.E. of radioactive iodine
Fetal damage
Mechanism of amiodarone
inhibits deiodinase (T3 -> T4)
Which Thyroid agent is an antiarrhythmic drug?
Amiodarone
Effect of dopamine on thyroid?
Dec TSH
Cornerstone of diabetic therapy?
Diet
Short term effects of diabetes?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
What does protamine insuline do?
Adds a larger molecule to insulin -> slower absorption
Larger insulin crystals mean what?
Longer it takes to work, but last longer
Name the 6 short acting designer insulins
1. Regular
2. Cystalline Insulin
3. Lispro
4. Aspart
5. Glulisine
6. Semilent
Name the 3 long acting designer insulins
1. Ultralente
2. Detemir
3. Glargine
Name the 2 intermediate acting designer insulins
1. Isophane (NPH) insulin
2. Lente
Mechanism of sulphonylureas?
Bind to a specific RECEPTOR on B cell
Inhibit K+ channels, inc Ca++ uptake -> inc insulin secretion
S.E. of sulphonylureas
Increased mortality due to cardio complications
Hypoglycemia -> coma
Sulphonylureas can only be used in what type of patients?
Pts who have insulin producing capability (type 2)
Name 4 first generation sulphonylureas
1. Tolbutamide
2. Acetohexamide
3. Tolazamide
4. Chlorpropamide
Name 3 second generation sulphonylureas
1. Glipizide
2. Glyburide
3. Glimepride
Mechanism of glyburide
Bind to receptor on B cell -> increase insulin secretion
Mechanism of cetohexamide
Bind to a receptor on B cell -> inc insulin secretion
Name 2 sulphonylurea-like agents
1. Repaglinide
2. Nateglinide
Short or long duration for sulphonylurea-like agents?
Short duration, rapid onset, used w/meals
Name 4 incretin enhancers
1. exenatide
2. Liraglutide
3. Sitagliptin
4. Saxagliptin
Mechanism of exenatide
Analog of GLP-1
Stimulates insulin release in response to glucose
S.E. of exenatide
Pancreatitis
Mechanism of liraglutide
Analog of exenatide?
Analog of GLP-1
Stimulates insulin release in response to glucose
S.E. of liraglutide
Thyroid tumors
Mechanism of sitagliptin
Inhibits DPP4 -> inc lifespan of incretins
Mechanism of saxagliptin
Inhibits DPP4 -> inc lifespan of incretins
Mechanism of metformin
Inc glucose absorption by muscle
Dec glucos production by liver
S.E. of metformin
Lactic acidosis- can be fatal
Name 2 types of thiazolidinones
1. Rosiglitazone
2. Pioglitazone
Mechanism of Thiazolidinones (1 main and 3 effects of the main one)
Bind to PPAR (RECEPTOR)
Inc effect o finsulin on cells
Inc # of insulin receptors
Inc glucose reuptake
S.E. of rosiglitazone (3)
Weight gain
Macular edema
CHF
Name 2 a-glucosidase inhibitors
1. Acarbose
2. Miglitol
Mechanism of Acarbose
Inhibit enzymes that metabolize complex carbs in gut -> dec glucose conc in blood
S.E. of miglitol (2)
Cramps
Diarrhea
Mechanism of pramlintide
Slows gastric emptying
Dec apetite
S.E. of pramlintide
Severe hypoglycemia