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Sulfonylureas: (Glyburide, Glipizide)
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Increase amout of insulin produced by pancreas, it's sulfa based
S/E: Hypoglycemia, look for indications of people w/ sulfur allergies |
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Meglitinides: “-glinides” (Prandin, Starlix)
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Also increases insulin release, however not sulfa based
S/E: Hypoglycemia |
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Dipeptidyl Peptidase: 4 Inhibitors (DPP-4 Inhibitors) – “-gliptins” (Januvia)
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AKA incretins (amplifies amount of insulin secreted based on amount of elevated glucose) --> It gets stimulated based on amount of glucose that's present. It won't stimulate if glucose is not there.
S/E: Hypoglycemia (Won't see as much w/ people who take this drug |
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Biguanide: (Metformin)
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#1 OHA given; it decreases hepatic glucose production, also promotes weight loss
S/E: Lacticacidosis d/t long term use which results in kidney damage |
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Thiazolidinediones: “-glitazones” (Avandia, Actos)
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Was given in the past, rarely seen in US anymore d/t increased risk for stroke
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α – Glucosidase Inhibitors (Precose)
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Interferes with absorption of glucose from the gut; it doesn't get absorbed well in the bloodstream --> Basically prevents glucose from entering gut which then also prevents from entering bloodstream
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