A short post on SGLT2i!
Examples:
Canagliflozin (brand name Invokana)
Empagliflozin (brand name Jardiance)
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
Ertugliflozin (Steglatro)
Canagliflozin (brand name Invokana)
Empagliflozin (brand name Jardiance)
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
Ertugliflozin (Steglatro)
Mechanism: Blocks renal glucose absorption, resulting in glycosuria.
Mnemonic: GliFlozIN makes Glucose Flow In Nephrons
Mnemonic: GliFlozIN makes Glucose Flow In Nephrons
In addition:
Has beneficial effects on ASCVD events, heart failure, and CKD.
Causes weight loss (Mnemonic: SGLT2 Surely Generates Less Tummy).
No risk of hypoglycemia.
Has beneficial effects on ASCVD events, heart failure, and CKD.
Causes weight loss (Mnemonic: SGLT2 Surely Generates Less Tummy).
No risk of hypoglycemia.
Side effects:
Genital fungal infections.
Fournier’s gangrene.
Dehydration may result.
Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (should be held 24H prior to scheduled surgeries).
Canagliflozin may increase the risk of leg amputation (should be avoided in those with peripheral vascular disease).
Genital fungal infections.
Fournier’s gangrene.
Dehydration may result.
Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (should be held 24H prior to scheduled surgeries).
Canagliflozin may increase the risk of leg amputation (should be avoided in those with peripheral vascular disease).
Caution: Renal dose adjustment is required in CKD.
That's all!
-IkaN
-IkaN
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