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In what type of patients are oral hypoglycemic agents used?
In what type of patients are oral hypoglycemic agents used?
Type II Diabetics
What are the classes of oral hypoglycemic agents?
What are the classes of oral hypoglycemic agents?
Insulin secretagogues, Insulin sensitizers, α glucosidase inhibitors, Incretin-based agents, SGLT-2 Inhibitors
What are the insulin secretagogues?
What are the insulin secretagogues?
Sulfonylureas, Meglitinide Analogs, D-Phenylalanine derivative
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
What do insulin secretagogues require to function?
What do insulin secretagogues require to function?
What are the first generation of sulfonylureas?
What are the first generation of sulfonylureas?
What are the second generation of sulfonylureas?
What are the second generation of sulfonylureas?
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd generation of sulfonylureas?
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd generation of sulfonylureas?
In which patients should sulfonylureas not be used?
In which patients should sulfonylureas not be used?
Sulfonylureas should be used in patients with liver or renal disease.
Sulfonylureas should be used in patients with liver or renal disease.
Are sulfonylureas absorbed orally?
Are sulfonylureas absorbed orally?
What drugs displace sulfonylureas from protein binding?
What drugs displace sulfonylureas from protein binding?
How much of sulfonylureas are bound to plasma proteins?
How much of sulfonylureas are bound to plasma proteins?
What drugs can inhibit the metabolism/excretion of sulfonylureas?
What drugs can inhibit the metabolism/excretion of sulfonylureas?
What two drugs are used if a patient has impaired renal function?
What two drugs are used if a patient has impaired renal function?
What is the benefit of using biguanides such as metformin compared to sulfonylureas?
What is the benefit of using biguanides such as metformin compared to sulfonylureas?
What are the major adverse effects of metformin?
What are the major adverse effects of metformin?
What are the adverse effects of sulfonylureas?
What are the adverse effects of sulfonylureas?
Who is hypoglycemia most common in as an adverse effect of sulfonylureas?
Who is hypoglycemia most common in as an adverse effect of sulfonylureas?
What are the short-acting sulfonylureas?
What are the short-acting sulfonylureas?
What category do Acetohexamide, Tolazamide, Glipizide, and Glyburide fall into?
What category do Acetohexamide, Tolazamide, Glipizide, and Glyburide fall into?
What are the long-acting insulin sulfonylureas?
What are the long-acting insulin sulfonylureas?
What drugs induce the metabolism of sulfonylureas, decreasing their action?
What drugs induce the metabolism of sulfonylureas, decreasing their action?
What drugs oppose the action of sulfonylureas?
What drugs oppose the action of sulfonylureas?
Which sulfonylurea is long-acting and has more unwanted effects?
Which sulfonylurea is long-acting and has more unwanted effects?
What is the mechanism of action for meglitinide analogs and D-phenylalanine derivatives?
What is the mechanism of action for meglitinide analogs and D-phenylalanine derivatives?
Do all insulin secretagogues work via the same mechanism?
Do all insulin secretagogues work via the same mechanism?
What is the benefit of using repaglinide & nateglinide over sulfonylureas?
What is the benefit of using repaglinide & nateglinide over sulfonylureas?
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Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
Oral medications used primarily for Type II Diabetes to help manage blood glucose levels.
Insulin Secretagogue
Insulin Secretagogue
A medication that stimulates insulin release from the pancreas.
Sulfonylureas
Sulfonylureas
A class of insulin secretagogues that close potassium channels in beta cells, leading to increased insulin release.
First Generation Sulfonylureas
First Generation Sulfonylureas
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Second Generation Sulfonylureas
Second Generation Sulfonylureas
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Sulfonylurea Requirement
Sulfonylurea Requirement
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Sulfonylurea Metabolism
Sulfonylurea Metabolism
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Sulfonylurea Displacement
Sulfonylurea Displacement
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Sulfonylurea Inhibition
Sulfonylurea Inhibition
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Sulfonylureas for Impaired Renal Function
Sulfonylureas for Impaired Renal Function
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Metformin
Metformin
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Metformin Mechanism
Metformin Mechanism
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Metformin Benefits
Metformin Benefits
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Metformin Side Effects
Metformin Side Effects
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Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemia Risk
Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemia Risk
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Sulfonylurea Side Effects
Sulfonylurea Side Effects
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Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemia in Elderly
Sulfonylurea Hypoglycemia in Elderly
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Sulfonylurea Action Duration
Sulfonylurea Action Duration
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Tolbutamide Duration
Tolbutamide Duration
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Intermediate-Acting Sulfonylureas
Intermediate-Acting Sulfonylureas
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Long-Acting Sulfonylureas
Long-Acting Sulfonylureas
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Sulfonylurea Metabolism Induction
Sulfonylurea Metabolism Induction
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Sulfonylurea Opposing Agents
Sulfonylurea Opposing Agents
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Meglitinide Analogs and D-Phenylalanine Derivatives
Meglitinide Analogs and D-Phenylalanine Derivatives
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Meglitinide Examples
Meglitinide Examples
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Meglitinide Metabolism
Meglitinide Metabolism
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Study Notes
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents Overview
- Oral hypoglycemic agents are primarily used in Type II Diabetics to help manage blood glucose levels.
Classes of Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
- Five main classes:
- Insulin secretagogues
- Insulin sensitizers
- α glucosidase inhibitors
- Incretin-based agents
- SGLT-2 inhibitors
Insulin Secretagogues
- Include:
- Sulfonylureas
- Meglitinide analogs
- D-Phenylalanine derivatives
- Mechanism: Close K+ channels in β cells, leading to depolarization, increased calcium influx, and insulin release, while reducing serum glucagon levels.
Sulfonylureas
- Require intact and functioning β cells to promote insulin release.
- First generation includes:
- Tolbutamide
- Acetohexamide
- Chlorpropamide
- Tolazamide
- Second generation includes:
- Glipizide
- Glyburide
- Glimepiride
- Second generation are more potent and effective, with fewer adverse effects.
Safety and Pharmacokinetics
- Not advised for patients with liver or renal disease due to the risk of hypoglycemia.
- Sulfonylureas are orally absorbed and 99% bound to plasma proteins, making displacement from binding sites a concern.
- Drugs that can displace sulfonylureas include phenylbutazone, salicylates, and sulfonamides, potentially increasing insulin levels.
- Phenylbutazone, salicylates, sulfonamides, and warfarin can inhibit sulfonylurea metabolism, risking hypoglycemia.
Alternatives for Impaired Renal Function
- Glipizide and Tolbutamide are preferred due to their excretion via the liver rather than the kidneys.
Biguanides vs. Sulfonylureas
- Metformin benefits:
- Modest weight loss
- Does not cause hypoglycemia
- Significant lipid-lowering effects
- Major adverse effects of metformin:
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (metallic taste, diarrhea)
- Lactic acidosis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Adverse Effects of Sulfonylureas
- Significant risk of hypoglycemia.
- Other effects: nausea, vomiting, weight gain, intolerance to alcohol, and potential fetal hypoglycemia when crossing the placenta.
- Higher incidence of hypoglycemia in elderly patients, especially with longer-acting sulfonylureas.
Sulfonylurea Action Duration
- Short-acting sulfonylureas: Tolbutamide (safest for elderly).
- Intermediate-acting: Acetohexamide, Tolazamide, Glipizide, Glyburide.
- Long-acting: Chlorpropamide, Glimepiride (more adverse effects, not often recommended).
Interactions and Opposing Agents
- Medications inducing sulfonylurea metabolism (reducing their effectiveness):
- Phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, chronic alcoholism.
- Agents opposing sulfonylurea action:
- Corticosteroids, diazoxide, thiazides, oral contraceptives.
Meglitinide Analogs and D-Phenylalanine Derivatives
- Similar mechanism of action to sulfonylureas, involving K+ channel closure and increased calcium inflow.
- Benefits of repaglinide and nateglinide:
- Rapid onset and short duration.
- Metabolized by the liver.
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Test your knowledge on oral hypoglycemic agents, their classes, and their uses in patients, specifically for Type II Diabetes. This quiz encompasses various drug classifications and their roles in managing blood sugar levels. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students in medical fields.
