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Pharm II Lecture 5
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05/10/2009

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Term

-23.6 million people with diabetes in the U.S. currently.  __million estimated to have Pre-diabetes

 

-What is Pre-Diabetes fasting glucose?

 

-9 out of 10 people with DM have which type?

Definition

-57

 

-Between 100 and 125.

 

Type 2

Term
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus- (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance which is first recognized during pregnancy. This occurs in about__% of all pregnancies. Risk assessment should be done at the first prenatal visit. Women who at risk our screened at the first visit. However, all women are screened between ___ AND ___ weeks
Definition

 

- 7%

 

- 24 and 28

Term

-WHAT IS GOOD COUNSELING FOR THOSE WITH ImpairedGlucoseTolerance OR ImpairedFastingGlu?

 

-When should they be rechecked?

 

-At what age should someone at least be screened every 3 years even if they are negative?

Definition

-Lose 5-10% of your Body Weight

 

-Once per year

 

-45 yo

Term

What must someones's fasting glucose be to be considered Diabetic?

 

-What about 2 hour post glucose challenge?

Definition

-126

 

-200

Term

-Prediabetic post glu challenge safe range?

 

-What does insulin do to the production of glucose from liver or muscles glycogen?

 

-What does it do to Gluconeogenesis from amino acids?

Definition

-140-199

 

-Inhibits

 

-Inhibits

Term
-What are the 3 main causes of Hypoglycemia?
Definition
-Too much insulin or medication
-Missed meals
-Increased physical activity
Term

Name the 3 RAPID ACTING INSULINS

 

-How long till Onset?

-Peak?

-How long do they last?

Definition

- (NAH)

Novolog® (Aspart)
Apidra® (glulisine)

Humlog® (lispro)

 

-15-10 min

-Peak 1-2 hrs

-Lasts 4-5 hours

Term

Short acting Insulins?

 

ONSET, PEAK, Duration?

 

-When should they be taken?

Definition

-Humulin R   (U-100 and U-500)
  Novolin R

 

1/2 hr-1hr, Peak 2-3 hrs, Duration 6-8 hrs

 

-1/2 hr to 1 hr prior to meal.

Term

Intermediate Acting Insulins?

 

-How long till Onset...Peak...Duration?

 

-What does NPH stand for?

Definition

-Humulin NPH
Novoloin NPH
Humulin L

 

-3-4 hours, 4-6 hrs Peak, Duration: 14-18 hrs

-NPH is an abbreviation for neutral protamine Hagedorn. It is a neutral pH, contains the protein protamine (as well as zinc).  The zinc/protamine complex prolongs the duration of action.

Term
-When are teh Intermediates usually taken?
Definition
-Before breakfast, dinner, or bedtime (in conjunction with short-actings)
Term

Long-lasting (Basal Insulins)

 

Which is "peakless"

Definition

Lantus (glargine)
Onset 4-5 hours
Duration 24 hours

Levemir (detemir)
Onset 1-2 hours
Duration 20 hours

 

-LANTUS IS PEAKLESS!!

Term

-What temp should insulin be stored at?

 

-What temp injected at?

 

-If insulin is kept at 59 to 86 degrees Farenheit, how long may it be kept?

Definition

-36 to 46 degrees F

 

-Room to avoid irritation (rollin hands to warm up real quick...DON"T SHAKE!!)

 

-1 Month

Term

-Who is allowed to use teh short needles?

 

-Is it safe to mix Glargine (Lantus) with other insulins?

 

 

Definition

-Those with lower BMI (UNDER 27)

 

-No

Term

-Increases release of insulin from the pancreas, especially at the onset of therapy.
-Lowers A1c by 1.5 to 2 percentage points
Absorption is generally rapid, fairly complete, and unaffected by food except for short-acting glipizide, which is most effective when taken on an empty stomach.
-Amaryl (glimepiride); DiaBeta(glyburide); Glucotrol (glipizide); Diabinese (chloropropamide)

Definition

Sulfonylureas

 

-Metabolism and excretion of these varies greatly. Most sulfonylureas are metabolized in the liver to active or inactive metabolites except for chlorpropamide which is partially excreted unchanged in the urine.

Term

-What is most serious adverse effect of Sulfonylureas?

 

-Wt loss?

 

-What is primary failure rate of this drug to have any affect?

Definition

-Hypoglycemia (age related decline in renal fct can contribute to hypoglycemia in elderly)

 

-Nope Wt gain (considered to be a good thing since now you are able to store some of the glucose)

 

-20%!!

Term
Name some Sulfonylureas?
Definition
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Term
-The UKPDS showed a ___% decrease in microvascular complications and a __% reduction in all diabetes-related endpoints in patients who were treated with sulfonylureas with or without insulin.
Definition
-25%, 12%
Term

Oral med for Type II Diabetes:  These drugs increase insulin release in response to food, keeping blood glucose from rising too high after meals.

 

-Name them

Definition

-Meglitinides

 

-Repaglinide (PRANDIN)

-Nateglinide (STARLIX)

Term

Which Meglitinide is this?: High fat meals reportedly result in 12% increase in max concentration and 52% reduction in the time to reach that concentration.

 

-Which is elimated via P-450 enzymes?

 

-Which causes hypoglycemia more frequently?

Definition

-Nateglinide (Starlix)

 

-Nateglinide (Starlix)

 

-Repaglinide (Prandin)

Term

Which Drug class keeps the Liver from releasing too much glucose?

 

-What % of people on Metformin get hypoglycemia?

 

-Which process of the Kidney does it stop specifically?

 

-What does it do to Insulin resistance?

Definition

-Biguanides (Glucophage/Metformin)

 

-Zero it is not a hypoglycemic agent

 

-Glycogenolysis

 

-Lowers it

Term

-What does Metformin do to LDL?

 

To HDL?

 

-To B12?

Definition

-Lowers by 8%

 

-Raises by 2%

 

-Reduces them (though no anemia cases reported)

Term

Insuline Sensitizers (TZDS)....name the 2

 

-Cause hypoglycemia?

 

-How might TZDS lead to heart failure?

Definition

-Rosiglitazone (AVANDIA)

Pioglitazone (ACTOS)

 

-NOPE

 

-They cause fluid retention

Term
-Both TZDS are extensively ______ metabolized and thus serum transaminase levels must be monitored
Definition
-Hepatically
Term

What drugs slow digestion of carbohydrates which keeps blood glucose from rising too high after meals?

 

-Name 'em

 

-How do they affect A1C?

 

-Contraindicated in GI chronic dz?

Definition

-Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

 

-Acarbose (Precose)

-Miglitol (Glyset)

 

-Lower by 0.5- 0.8%

 

-Yes

Term

-Everyone's favorite SE of Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

 

-Which is contraindicated in liver dz

 

-which is not reccommended for pts with Serum Creatinine levels greater than 2.0 mg/dL

Definition

-Flatulence

 

-Acarbose

 

-Acarbose

Term

Which DM med group am I?: 

-Suppressess postprandial glucagons secretion from pancreas to decrease hepatic glucose output
-Slows emptying of the stomach to allow for timely glucose absorption.
-Enhances the feeling of fullness at meals to reduce food intake

Definition
Synthetic Amylin (Pramlintide (SYMLIN))
Term

Which Incretin am I: 

 

-Secreted by the K cells in the proximal small bowel
-Stimulates insulin secretion following oral CHO
-Accounts for only 20% of incretin effect on insulin

Definition

 

GIP (Glucose dependent insulinotropic polypeptide)

Term

-Which Incretin am I?: 

-Suppresses glucagon secretion from the pancreas, which in turn, reduces hepatic glucose production.
-Delays gastric emptying and may have a central effect on satiety.
-Secreted by the L cells in the distal small bowel, colon, rectum following oral CHO load

-ACCOUNTS FOR 80% of incretin stimulation

Definition

 

 

-GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide)

Term

-Which Incretin mimicks GLP-1?

 

When is it ok to use Byetta (incretin system drug) with DM I?

 

-What is huge SE of Byetta (2)?

 

-What is secondary effect that is good for DM II pts?

 

-Recommended for those with end-stage renal dz?

Definition

-Byetta

 

-It is not

 

-Nausea (50% in 1st month), mild pancreatitis

 

-Weight loss

 

-Nope

Term

-What is Byetta's affect on A1C?

 

-What enzyme breaks down Incretins?

 

-Which Incretin Drug inhibits this enzyme, acting to indirectly increase overall GLP-1?

 

-Are either of the Incretins safe for use with Insulin?

Definition

-0.5 to 1%

 

-DPP-4

 

-Januvia

 

-Hasn't been studied

Term

In combination with ________ drugs, Januvia (incretin drug) can cause hypoglycemia.

 

-How much weight do people usually lose on Januvia?

Definition

-Sulfonylureas

 

-They don't, only Byetta causes weight lose in the Incretin Drug class

Term

-Eye exam when for DM I...for DMII (after diagnosis of both)

 

-The normal rate of albumin excretion is less than 20mg/day (15ug/min); persistent values between 30 to 300mg/day in a patient with diabetes is called _________.

Definition

-within 5 years for DM I...within the year of diagnosis for DM II

 

-microalbuminuria

Term

WHich drug is usually given 1st line at Step 1 in DMII intervention

 

-Who should get insulin, at least initially, amongst the DM II pts?

Definition

-Metformin (Glucophage) (Biguanide=keeps Liver from releasing too much glucose...also lowers LDL and raises HDL)

 

 

-Those with acute symptoms of hyperglycemia (weight loss, seizures, etc)

Term

-Most common cause of hyperthyroidism is?

 

-What is Tx of choice for this?

Definition

-Grave's Dz

 

-Radioactive Iodine

Term

Which Grave's Dz med am I?

Thioamide derivative
Inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones through three not-completely known mechanisms:
 1. prevent the iodination reaction;
 2. inhibition of coupling reaction to form
        T3 and T4;
3. prevents the peripheral conversion of T3 to T4

Definition

 

 

-PTU (Propylthiouracil)

Term

How does PTU affect WBC's?

 

-How does it affect bleeding?

 

-ALP ALT levels?

Definition

-Leukopenia

 

-Excess bleeding, easy bruising

 

-Both will be higher

Term

HYPERTHYROID MED:

-A thyroid hormone synthesis inhibitor
-Its actions are similar to propylthiouracil
-Does not inactivate the existing T3 and T4 stored in the thyroid or in the blood .
-3 x more potent than PTU

Definition

 

 

 

Methazole (Tapazole)

Term

-What is commonly used as adjunct therapy to help with the palpitations, anxiety, tremor, and heat intolerances associated with Hyperthyroidism?

 

-What is goal HR?

Definition

-  Beta-blockers

 

-Under 90 bpm

Term

When do you use Rad-Iodine?

 

-How do you Tx a Thyroid storm?

Definition

-Graves and toxic nodules/goiters

 

-Suppresion of Thyroid Homone
Antadrenergic Therapy
Corticosteroids
Treatment of co-existing factors

Term

Most common cause of Hypothyroidism is?

 

-Tx of choice?

Definition

-Autoimmune Thyroiditis (HASHIMOTO'S)

 

-Synthetic T4 (LEVOTHYROXINE..(SYNTHROID/LEVOTHYROID))

Term

-When deciding dosing on hypothyroid pts....who gets higher starting dose (50mcg daily)...who does not?

 

-Is it okay to give teh same dosage IV that you give po?

 

-What is serious SE of Synthroid?

Definition

-Under 45 yo and no history of Heart dz....those who are older with preexisting conditions get half of normal starting dose (25 mcg with titrations)

 

-No reduce by 50% (this is only for people who are unable to take PO meds)

 

-Cardiac Hypertrophy

Term

Other Hypothyroid Supplements:

 

1)  -Source Desicated Beef or Pork thyroid      gland
    -Unpredictable hormonal stability

 

2)  -Synthetic T3
    -Uniform absorption, rapid onset; half-life=1.5 days

Definition

-Thyroid USP (Armour Thyroid)

 

-Levoxyl and Cytomel

Term
Peripheral Obesity
Moon Face
Buffalo hump
Hypertension
Psychiatric changes
Osteoporosis
Gonadal Dysfunction
Androgen secretion- Hirsutism
Definition
Cushings Dz
Term
How does dextamethasone help us to Dx Cushings?
Definition
- Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid and simulates the effects of cortisol, including negative feedback on the pituitary gland. When dexamethasone is administered and a blood sample is tested, high cortisol would be indicative of Cushing's syndrome because there is an ectopic source of cortisol or ACTH (eg: adrenal adenoma) that is not inhibited by the dexamethasone
Term

Are Cushings pts usually ACTH-dependent or independent types?

 

-Are Metyrapone and Aminoglutethimde  good as monotherapies for Cushings?

Definition

-Usually ACTH-dependent (Pituitary Adenomas or ectopic ACTH production)

 

-No, these STEROIDOGENIC INHIBITORS are not sufficient as monotherapy

Term

How does Metyrapone (steroid inhibitor) work?

 

-How might this drug affect RBC's?

 

-Cause of Hirsutism?

Definition

-It reduces production of ACTH needed for Cortisol production

 

-Bone Marrow Supression

 

-Yes and Alopecia

Term

-Which steroid Inhibitor works by inhibiting the conversion of cholestrol to pregnenolone early in the cortisol pathway (reduces plasma concentrations by 50%)

 

-

Definition
-Aminoglutehimide (Cytadren)
Term

Whose SE profile is this:

 

-Severe sedation
-nausea
-ataxia
-skin rashes

Definition

 

 

Aminoglutehimide (Cytadren)

Term

Which anti-Steroid Rx is this?

Adverse Effects  
Common
   -Dermatologic:  Pruritus, Stinging of skin,
   -Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting
   -Reproductive: Decreased testosterone level , gynecomastia
   -Other: Irritation symptom
Serious
    -Hepatic: Hepatotoxicity (rare)
    -Immunologic: Anaphylaxis (rare)

Definition

 

 

Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)

Term

What type of Cushings Drug Class is this?

-Reduces the synthesis of cortisol and corticosterone
-Decreases cortisol secretion rate, plasma cortisol concentrations and urinary free cortisol
-Results in degeneration of cells within the adrenal glands which leads to atrophy

 

-Name the one Drug in this class?

Definition

 

 

ADRENOLYTIC AGENTS

 

Mitotane

Term

T/F...Mitotane can be administered on an outpatient basis?

 

-What is a sign of hyperaldosteronism?

 

-What is a SE of Spironolacotne you need to watch out for?

Definition

-False, pt must be hospitalized prior to administration

 

-HTN, reduced glucose intolerance, METABOLIC ALKALOSIS, Polydipsia, nocturnal polyuria.

 

-Hyperkalemia (dehydration)

Term

-How does Spironolactone work?

 

-How fast till improvements are seen in HTN?

 

-Weird SE?

Definition

-Competively inhibits Aldosterone

 

-4-8 weeks

 

-Gynecomastia

Term
Addison's Dz (Primary adrenal insufficiency) is associated with both ______ and ______ deficiencies.
Definition
-Cortisol and Mineralocorticoids
Term
SS of Addison's Dz?
Definition
-Increased pigmentation
-Hypotension
-Fever
-Decreased Body Hair
-Features of hypopituitarism (amenorrhea and cold intolerance)
Term
Test for Dx of Addison's?
Definition
-Short cosyntropin stimulation test can be used to assess patients suspected of hypercortisolism.
Term

 

 

 

-Tx of Addison's...what 3 things need replacement?

 

Definition

1) Glucocorticoids (dexamethasone, prednisone, or hydrocortisone ...see slide for details)

 

2)  ACTH Mineralocorticoids (Fludrocortisone...liberal salt intake....monitor BP, salt levels, renin levels)

 

3)  Androgen Replacement (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

Term
Emergency precautions for Addison's
Obtain Medic-Alert bracelet/necklace, Emergency Medical Information Card, and prefilled syringes containing ________ 4 mg in 1 mL saline
Definition
-dexamethasone
Term

-ACROMEGALY:  Excessive production of ____ ____ by the ____ _____ gland.

Effects 50 to 70 adults per million
2 to 3 increase in mortality
Diagnosed at _____ age

 

-Who produces vasopressin and oxytocin?

Definition

-Growth Hormone, middle

 

-Posterior pituitary

Term
Goals of Tx for Acromegaly: Reduce Growth Hormone
Reduce production of insulin-growth factors (_______) produced in _____
Definition
-somatomedins, liver
Term
Octreotide (Sandostatin LAR®) is a ________ analog commonly used to Tx Acromegaly that is
40 times more potent then endogenous somatostatin
Suppresses:
___ response to ____
______ blood flow
Inhibits secretion of _____ by pancreas
Gastrin
Serotonin
Pancreatic polypeptide
Definition

-Somatostatin

 

-LH, GnRH

 

-Splanchic

 

-Insulin

Term

When do we resort to pharms for Acromegaly...(after what 2 things have been tried?)

 

-Is Octreotide a PO?

Definition

-Transphenoidal Surgery

-then-

Radiation

 

-Nope IM injection given every  28DAYS (dose depends on GH and IGF-1 LEVELS)

 

Term

What can Octretide do to HR?

 

To BS?

 

-To GI system (Majorly)

 

To Liver?

Definition

    -Sinus bradycardia (19 to 25%)

 -Hyperglycemia (15%)

-GI: Diarrhea (36% to 58%), abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, nausea

   -Cholelithiasis

Term

OCTREOTIDE and ACROMEGALY:

In a 6 months of multicenter trial:
70% of patient report improvement with ______.
50 to 70% reported improvement with ____ and ______ ______.

Definition

-Headaches

-sweating and joint pain

Term

Hyperprolactinemia:

Presistent serum prolactin concentrations greater than _____mcg/L.

 

-Age group of women affected?

 

-Drug-induced?

Definition

-20mcg/L

 

-reproductive age.

 

-Yes...lots of them See slide 15 for the laundry list

 


Term
Prolacting-secreting pituitary tumor drug that is mainly used as a Antiparkinsonian
Dopamine Agonist
Dopamine receptor agonist that activates the post-synaptic dopamine receptors to inhibit prolactin secretions thereby reducing its levels.
Definition

 

 

 

Bromocriptine (Parlodel)

Term

Bromocriptine:  CV affects include HYPOTENSION, VASOCONSTRICTION disorder of extremities and even _____.

 

-Neurologics include ____ and ____

 

-Psychiatric effects include ______ and _______ disorder.

Definition

-MI

 

-dizziness and HA

 

-Hallucinations and Psychotic disorder

Term
HYPERPROLACTINEMIA: Dopamine receptor agonist
______ was voluntarily withdrawn from the market on March 29, 2007 due to safety concerns of an increased risk for serious heart valve damage in patients taking it for Parkinson's disease.
Definition

 

 

Pergolide

Term

Long-acting dopamine agonist
Contraindications  
history of pulmonary, pericardial, cardiac valvular, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders; increased risk of pleural effusion/pulmonary fibrosis
hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives
uncontrolled hypertension

USUALLY USED WHEN BROMOCRIPTINE IS INEFFECTIVE for PROLACTINOMAS

Definition

 

 

 

Cabergoline (Dostinex)

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