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DDP4 - Inhibitor
u Oral meds that work similarly to GLP-1 agonists. u Example: sitagliptin (Januvia 100 mg), saxagliptin
(Onglyza 2.5-5 mg), linagliptin, (Tradjenta 5 mg)
u Pros:
u Effective in reducing HgbA1C 0.5-1% u Low risk of hypoglycemia u Weight neutral u Few side effects u Few drug interactions
u Cons:
u More expensive
Block the action of a protein called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidney which reabsorbs glucose back into the body from the urine. Excess glucose excreted in the urine. Example: canagliflozin (Invokana), dapagliflozin (Farxiga), empagliflozin (Jardiance), ertugliflozin (Steglatro)
u Pros: u Effective in reducing HgbA1C 0.7-1% u Weight loss u Oral medication u Decrease blood glucose and blood
pressure
u Approved heart failure patients u Cons: u Increased UTI’s / Genital Yeast
Infections
u Increased creatinine u Urinary increase u Cholesterol increase u Hypotension u Renal problems – avoid in Renal pts
Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter Inhibitor (SGLT2)
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
u Injectable meds that cause flucagon suppression and delays gastric emptying.
Example:
u Daily – exenatide (Byetta) bid, liraglutide (Victozia) qd u Weekly - exenatide XL (Bydureon), exendatide XR (Bydureon Bcise, dulaglutide
(Trulicity), semaglutide (Ozempic), albiglutide (Tanzeum)
u Liraglutide: Saxenda 0.6 mg – 3.0 mg – weight loss / appetite suppressant u Pros: u Effective in reducing HgbA1C 1-1.5% u Low risk of hypoglycemia u WEIGHT LOSS u Cons: u GI Side Effects u More expensive $$$ u Injection site reaction