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nsg pharm 24
antidiabetics: oral
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| SULFONYLUREAS glipizide (GLUCOTROL) | gi s/s; stim release of insulin from pancreas |
| BIGUANIDES metformin (GLUCOPHAGE) | gi s/s; decreases glucose prod by liver, do not give renal impariement, avoid alcohol |
| ALPHA GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITOR (PRECOSE & GLYSET) | gi s/s; delays dig of carbs; take a meal |
| THIAZOLIDINEDIONES (AVANDIA & ACTOSE) | ha, pain, liver failure; decreases insulin resistance; must monitor liver!, can cause ovulation in perimenopause |
| MEGLINITIDES (PRANDIN) | gi s/s; increases pancreatic release, do not take without food |
| GLIPTINS (JANUVIA) | upper resp inf; enhances incretin hormones |
| INCRETIN MIMETICS (BYETTA) | gi s/s, pancreatitis; interacts c many meds!, admin 1hr ac |
| considerations | monitor glucose levels, no alcohol |