Diabetes Management Pharmacology
This class of drugs, including metformin, is often the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes due to its ability to decrease gluconeogenesis in the liver.
What is Biguanides?
This drug is typically used to replace thyroid hormones in hypothyroid patients and has a brand name of Synthroid.
What is Levothyroxine?
This class of weight loss drugs works by mimicking GLP-1 and can help with both diabetes management and weight loss but may cause nausea as a side effect.
What are GLP-1 Agonists?
This drug class is known for its ability to stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells but can cause hypoglycemia as a side effect.
What are Sulfonylureas?
his medication is often used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, but it has a risk of hepatotoxicity and requires regular liver function monitoring.
What is Methimazole?
This sympathomimetic drug is used for short-term obesity treatment and works by suppressing appetite, but it can increase heart rate and blood pressure.
What is Phentermine?
These drugs, such as Sitagliptin, are known to inhibit DPP-4, leading to increased insulin secretion and reduced glucagon release.
What are DPP-4 Inhibitors?
This medication is commonly prescribed for hyperthyroidism, blocking the production of thyroid hormones, and can cause agranulocytosis as a rare but serious side effect.
What is PTU (Propylthiouracil)?
This drug class used for weight loss has been removed from the market due to concerns about cardiovascular risks and safety.
What are fen-phen (fenfluramine/phentermine)?
This class of drugs works by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, helping to lower blood glucose levels.
What are SGLT2 Inhibitors?
This hyperthyroidism medication, which is preferred in the first trimester of pregnancy, can cause a rare but serious side effect of liver toxicity, requiring regular liver function monitoring.
What is Propylthiouracil (PTU)?
This vitamin, a B-vitamin, is important for nerve function and the production of red blood cells, and deficiencies may be caused by medications like metformin.
What is Vitamin B12?
his diabetes drug class reduces A1C by inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis, but its use is limited in patients with renal impairment due to the risk of lactic acidosis.
What is Metformin?
This synthetic form of T4 is highly protein-bound, and its absorption can be affected by food, calcium, and iron supplements, necessitating careful dosing and monitoring, especially in patients with cardiovascular disease.
What is Levothyroxine?
This fat-soluble vitamin, when deficient, can lead to impaired bone mineralization and increased risk of fractures. It is primarily obtained through sunlight exposure and is essential for calcium absorption in the intestine.
What is Vitamin D?