Incretin Enhancers- GLP-1 Agonists Exam 2023 Update

Incretin Enhancers- GLP-1 Agonists Exam 2023 Update Mimic effects of ________ hormones - ANS-Incretin What are incretin hormones? - ANS-hormones released into blood by intestine in response to food to signal insulin secretion and stop glucagon production how do these reduce food intake? - ANS-By decreasing gastric emptying and increasing feeling of fullness What type of drug do you see in this class? - ANS-Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogs/Agonist How is this drug given? how often? - ANS-SQ once daily or twice daily or once a week What is the downside to this drug? - ANS-It is very expensive When do patients get this drug? - ANS-When they are not controlled with metfromin This drug is a Insulin _________ and glucose ________ - ANS-Stimulator Suppressor What is the black box warning, who would you not give this to? - ANS-you will not prescribe to someone with thyroid cancer or tumor hx People with DM are more at risk for what side effect you may see with this drug? - ANSPancretitis A/E - t_______, palpitations, hypo_________, and _______ impairment. - ANS-Tremors Hypoglycemia Renal You may see what s/e other than HA and N with this? - ANS-Diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness What is this warning called? - Continues...