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propylthiouracil (PTU)
methimazole |
hyperthyroidism
no ocular effects watch for bleeding episodes drug2drug interactions |
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levothyroxine
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hypothyroidism - drug of choice
effects are more predictable bc of standard hormone content effects may not be evident for months slow increase in dosage helps to prevent adverse effects dosage reduced in elderly |
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glyburide
glipizide glimepiride |
type 2 DM
ocular side effects: blurred vision, changes in accommodation other ADE: hypoglycemia |
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acarbose
miglitol |
type 2 DM
no ocular side effects caution when used with other meds that lower blood gluc -> increased risk of hypoglycemia |
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metformin
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type 2 DM
no ocular side effects, but a lot of other effects: hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, blood dyscrasias caution when used with other meds that lower blood gluc -> increased risk of hypoglycemia renal function should be monitored |
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pioglitazone
rosiglitazone |
type 2 DM
can contribute to hypoglycemia **lots of ocular side effects: decreased visual acuity, macular edema |
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repaglinide
exenatide |
type 2 DM
no ocular side effects |
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pramlintide
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adjunct in type 1 & type 2 DM
no ocular side effects ADE: hypoglycemia |
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sitagliptin
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adjunct in tx of type 2 DM
no ocular side effects can contribute to hypoglycemia when used with other blood gluc reducing meds |
