Objectives Describe the current information concerning newly approved medications for diabetes mellitus. Compare and contrast newly approved diabetes mellitus medications to existing therapies. Joshua Settle, PharmD Describe potential complications from new Clinical Pharmacist antidiabetes products. Baptist Medical Center South Determine appropriate dose conversions between [email protected] older and newer insulin products. (Technician) ALSHP Fall Meeting September 30, 2016
Disclosure Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Treatments Mainstay of therapy is insulin I, Joshua Settle, have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program to disclose. May add additional agents Pramlinitide Metformin GLP‐1 agonists* DPP‐IV Inhibitors* *Agents are not approved for Type 1 Diabetes treatments but are being investigated
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatments Anticipated A1c Lowering Effects Lifestyle modifications and a patient centered approach Insulins: 1.5 to 3.5% Biguanide: 1 to 2% st 1 Line Options: Metformin and/or insulin Sulfonylureas: 1 to 2% A1c target not achieved after ~3 months Meglitinides: 0.5 to 1.5% Add a second drug Thiazolidinediones (TZDs): 0.5 to 1.4% Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors: 0.7 to 1% A1c target not achieved after ~3 months Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) Receptor Agonist: 0.5 to 1% Add a third drug Bile Acid Sequesterants: 0.5 to 1% A1c target not achieved after ~3 months Alpha‐Glucosidase Inhibitors: 0.5 to 0.8% Add injectable medications (GLP‐1 receptor agonists or insulin) Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP‐IV) Inhibitors: 0.4 to 0.8% Amylin agonists: 0.4 to 0.6% *Choice of medication based on patient or disease‐specific factors Dopamine 2 Agonists: 0.1% Diabetes Care 2016 Lexi Comp 2016 New Agents Considerations for New Agents Drug: Form/Strength Good Option For: Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) Lixisenatide • Subcutaneous • Hypoglycemia risk GLP‐1 Receptor Agonist injection • Heart failure • 10 μg, 20 μg • Weight loss Not released at this time Linagliptin • Tablet • Hypoglycemia risk Linagliptin + Metformin (Jentadueto XR) • 2.5mg/1000mg , • Weight neutral + Metformin 5mg/1000mg DPP‐IV Inhibitor and Biguanide Empagliflozin • Tablet • Hypoglycemia risk Empagliflozin + Metformin (Synjardy) • 5mg/500mg, • Heart failure + Metformin 5mg/1000mg, • Weight loss SGLT2 Inhibitor and Biguanide 12.5mg/500mg, • Elevated blood pressure 12.5mg/1000mg
Adlyxin PI, Jentadueto XR PI, Synjardy PI, Diabetes Metab J 2015
Lixisenatide Counseling Points Lixisenatide Concerns Contraindications: Once‐daily subcutaneous injection in adjunct to diet and Hypersensitivity to the drug exercise Major Concerns: Inject dose within the hour prior to the first meal of the day Antibody formation Missed dose: inject dose within the hour prior to the next meal GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) 10 μg for 14 days then increase to 20 μg daily Increased heart rate Pre‐filled pen with 14 preset doses Injection site reactions Inspect prior to use Pancreatitis Only use if solution is clear, colorless and no particles are visible Renal Impairment (extensively excreted through the kidney) Storage: Thyroid tumors (studies were done in rodents) Refrigerate prior to use then keep at room temperature Warnings: Do not use if frozen Gastroparesis Discard pen after 14 days from opening Lowers blood pressure Recap pen to protect from light Adlyxin PI Adlyxin PI, Clinical Diabetes 2012
Linagliptin + Metformin Linagliptin + Metformin Concerns Counseling Points Contraindications: Once‐daily tablet Hypersensitivity reactions Severe renal impairment Take with food at the same time each day eGFR<30 mL/min/1.73m2 or SCr >1.4 mg/dL (females and Avoid excessive alcohol use >1.5 mg/dL males Metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis) Caution in patients with heart failure Major Concerns: Iodinated contrast: Suspend for 48 hours then Lactic acidosis assess eGFR Arthralgia (debilitating) Decrease in lymphocyte counts Pancreatitis Vitamin B12 deficiency Jentadueto XR PI Jentadueto XR PI Empagliflozin + Metformin Concerns Empagliflozin + Metformin Contraindications: Hypersensitivity reactions Counseling Points Moderate to severe renal impairment, end‐stage renal disease or on dialysis Twice‐daily tablet eGFR<45 mL/min/1.73m2 Take with food Metabolic acidosis (including diabetic ketoacidosis) Avoid excessive alcohol use Major Concerns: Urinary tract infections leading to urosepsis and pyelonephritis Cardiovascular benefits Bone fracture Suspend therapy with Iodinated contrast and Ketoacidosis Genital mycotic infections assess eGFR after 48 hours Volume depletion/hypotension Increase in LDL‐C Impairment in renal function Lactic acidosis Synjardy PI, Diabetes Care 2016 Vitamin B12 deficiency Synjardy PI
Self Assessment Self Assessment It can be hard to keep track of all the new agents on the Which of the following have become a major concern of market. Please identify the latest FDA approved SGLT2 Inhibitors? antidiabetes medication. A. Lixisenatide A. Diarrhea B. Empagliflozin + Linagliptin B. Hypoglycemia C. Linagliptin + Metformin C. Hypokalemia D. Alogliptin + Metformin D. Ketoacidosis
New Insulin Comparison New Injectable Insulins Drug Onset Peak Duration Discard Insulin 5‐15 min 1.5‐2 hours >24 hours 28 days Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart (Ryzodeg 70/30) Degludec/Aspart 70% insulin degludec/30% insulin aspart Insulin Degludec ~1 hour ~9 hours 42 hours 56 days (minimal peak) Not released in the US at this time Insulin Glargine 3 hours No peak ~24 hours 28 days Insulin Degludec (Tresiba FlexTouch) Do not refrigerate after opening and protect from direct heat and light. Insulin Degludec U‐100 and U‐200 Do not use if has been frozen. Insulin Glargine (Basaglar KwikPen) Concerns: Contraindications: Insulin Glargine 100 units/mL •Hypoglycemia •Hypersensitivity to the drug •Hypokalemia •During hypoglycemic episodes Not released in the US at this time •Injection site reactions •Fluid retention and heart failure can occur if taken with TZDs Ryzodeg 70/30 PI, Tresiba PI, Basaglar PI, Pharmacist Letter 2015 Insulin Degludec/Insulin Aspart Insulin Degludec Counseling Points and Concerns Counseling Points and Concerns Once daily Once or twice daily dosing with any main meal Ultra long acting basal insulin Option for Type 1 or Type 2 DM trying to Similar A1c lowering effects and similar or possibly a decrease the number of daily injections slightly lower hypoglycemia risks versus Lantus® Continue short/rapid acting insulin for meals not Good for those requiring large doses of basal insulin covered Greater than 80 Units per day Low risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia Dosed on equivalent unit‐per‐unit basis Dosing times are less strict not concentrated Dosing times are less strict Dose anytime of the day but wait at least 8 hours between Ryzodeg 70/30 PI, Int J Clin Pract 2016 dosings Tresiba PI, Pharmacist Letter 2015
Insulin Glargine Self Assessment Counseling Points and Concerns Not released until December 2016 If a patient is currently taking 50 units of insulin degludec and your formulary item is the currently available insulin Similar pharmacokinetic profile as Lantus® glargine, what is the appropriate insulin glargine dose? Once or twice daily A. 20 units Long acting basal insulin B. 30 units Anticipated to be a cheaper insulin glargine option C. 40 units Solution should be clear and is not intended for IV, IM D. 50 units or insulin pump administration Basaglar is the first insulin product approved through an abbreviated approval pathway
Basaglar PI, FDA
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