Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
What are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
These drugs prevent breakdown of starches into glucose.
What are GLP-1 receptor agonists (incretin mimetics)?
Ozempic and Wegovy belong to this class.
What is pramlintide
The amylin analog used with insulin.
What are DPP-4 inhibitors (gliptins)?
Januvia is an example of this drug class.
Jardiance, Farxiga, and Invokana belong to this class.
What are SGLT2 inhibitors ("flozins")?
What are flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea?
Common GI side effects include these three.
What is gastric emptying?
These drugs slow this digestive process.
What is subcutaneous injection?
What is pramlintide
What is once daily?
These medications are taken this often.
What are the kidneys?
These drugs work in this organ.
What is bowel inflammation?
These drugs should be used cautiously in clients with this condition.
insulin
They increase this hormone after meals.
before meals
It should be administered at this time.
Meals?
They increase insulin release after these.
What is urine?
They lower blood sugar by causing glucose to leave the body in this.
What are other diabetes medications?
These medications interact with alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
Besides diabetes, they are commonly prescribed for this.
weight loss (obesity)
What is gastroparesis?
It is contraindicated in this GI disorder.
What are DPP-4 inhibitors?
Pancreatitis is a serious adverse effect of these drugs.
What are UTIs and vaginal yeast infections?
Two common infections associated with these medications.
What is the intestinal tract?
They primarily work in this body system.
What are GIP and GLP-1?
Tirzepatide mimics these two hormones.
What is A1C?
It lowers this long-term measure of glucose control.
What are runny nose, sneezing, and cough?
Cold-like symptoms are expected side effects.
What are cardiovascular and kidney protection?
Besides lowering glucose, these drugs provide these two major benefits.