based off sg
What is a PPAR agonist?
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
PPAR belongs to what receptor class?
nuclear receptor
What is the MOA of thiazolidinediones?
activate PPARy receptor
What are the effects of thiazolidinediones on adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and the liver?
adipose tissue- adipocyte differentiation, uptake of FA into fat cells, shift lipid stores (increase insulin sensitivity)
skeletal muscle- increase insulin mediated glucose uptake (increase GLUT4)
liver- increase glucose uptake, decrease gluconeogenesis
What effect of pioglitazone is produced by PPAR alpha?
decreased TG
What are the ADRs of thiazolidinediones?
weight gain
edema
cause/worsen HF
increased risk of bone fracture
What is the cause of bone fracture by thiazolidinediones?
decrease osteoblast activity
What are the C/I and Boxed warnings of thiazolidinediones?
C/I- pts. with active bladder cancer or CHF
BW- CHF
What are the monitoring parameters of thiazolidinediones?
LFTs
HF signs
What are the names of DPP-4 inhibitors?
sitagliptin
linagliptin
sitagliptin
alogliptin
What is the brand name of sitagliptin?
januvia
What is the brand name of linagliptin?
tradjenta
What is the MOA of DPP-4 Inhibitors?
inhibit INACTIVATION of incretin hormones by DPP-4
What infections can be caused by DPP-4 Inhibitors?
upper respiratory tract infections
UTIs
nasopharyngitis
pancreatitis
Describe the GLP-1 receptor:
seven member transmembrane GPCR
What are the names of the Incretin memetics/GLP-1 analogs?
exenatide
liraglutide
dulaglutide
What is the brand name of Exenatide?
byetta
What is the brand name of liraglutide?
victoza
What is the brand name of dulaglutide?
Trulicity
What is the MOA of incretin mimetics?
bind to and activate GLP-1 receptor
What are the effects of incretin mimetics?
increase insulin synthesis/release
lower glucagon release (reduce gluconeogenesis)
slow gastric emptying
What is the boxed warnings of incretin mimetics?
W/ LIRAGLUTIDE AND DULAGLUTIDE: should not be used in pts. w/ personal and family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
Can the incretin mimetics cause hyper or hypoglycemia?
hypoglycemia
What are the names of the SGLT2 Inhibitors?
empagliflozin
canagliflozin
What is the brand name of canagliflozin?
invokana
What is the brand name of empagliflozin?
jardiance
What is the MOA of SGLT2 Inhibitors?
inhibit SGLT2 and that inhibits reabsorption of glucose from the tubular lumen and increases urinary excretion of glucose
What are the ADRs of SGLT2 Inhibitors?
thirst
urination
weight loss
Where is SGLT2 located in the nephron?
proximal tubule
What % of glucose is reabsorbed by SGLT2 vs. SGLT1?
SGLT2- 90%
SGLT1- 10%
What are the monitoring parameters for SGLT2 Inhibitors?
infection (UTI, vulvovaginal candidiasis)
renal function
hypotension
hyperkalemia
ketoacidosis
What is the Boxed warning of SGLT2 Inhibitors?
CANAGAFLOZIN- increased risk of amputation
How is insulin classified?
according to duration
What insulins belong to the rapid-acting class?
insulin gliusine
insulin aspart
insulin lispro
Think: “GAL”
What is the brand name of insulin aspart?
Novolog
What is the brand name of insulin lispro?
Humalog
What insulins belong to the short-acting class?
regular insulin
concentrated regular insulin
What is the brand name of regular insulin?
Humulin R
What is the brand name of concentrated regular insulin?
Humulin R U-500
What insulins belong to the intermediate-acting class?
NPH
What is the brand name of NPH?
Humulin N, Novolin N
What insulins belong to the long-acting class?
insulin glargine
insulin degludec
What is the brand name of insulin glargine?
Lantus
Which insulin formulation contains unmodified insulin?
regular insulin
What is concentrated insulin? What is it used for?
Concentrated insulin- like insulin but 5x as concentrated.
Used for insulin resistant patients.
Which insulin is conjugated with protamine and requires enzymatic degradation of protaine for absorption?
NPH
Which insulin provides background insulin replacement?
insulin glargine
insulin degludec
Which insulin is peakless?
insulin glargine
insulin degludec
What are the ADRs of insulin?
hypoglycemia
lipodystrophy
weight gain
hypokalemia
What is the cause of hypoglycemia from insulin injections? What can this hypoglycemia lead to?
Cause- delay in meal taking, excessive exercise, inadequate carb intake, high dose insulin
Leads to autonomic hyperactivity (tachycardia, palpitations, nausea, etc.) which can progress to coma or convulsions
What are the contraindications of inhaled insulin?
lung diseases, smokers
Is inhaled insulin rapid, short, intermediate, or long acting?
rapid
What’s amylin?
an amino acid that is co-secreted with insulin (almost like c-peptide)
What’s the difference between amylin and pramlintide?
pramlintide has amino acid substitutions to increase solubility and stability
In what form of diabetes is amylin deficient?
type 1
What are the effects of pramlintide?
slows gastric emptying
promotes satiety (fullness)
prevents rise in plasma glucagon
NOTE: NO EFFECT ON INSULIN
What are the ADRs of pramlintide?
hypoglycemia
GI
What are the contraindications of pramlintide?
gastroparesis
hypoglycemic unawareness
What is the BW of pramlintide?
pramlintide + insulin can cause severe hypoglycemia