Don't Use a Flozin Plus a GLP-1 Agonist for Most Diabetes Patients

July 2018

Buzz about CV benefits with SGLT2 inhibitors (Jardiance, etc) or GLP-1 agonists (Victoza, etc) will spark curiosity about COMBINING them.

You've probably seen the ads...that Jardiance (empagliflozin) or Victoza (liraglutide) reduces both CV risk and death in type 2 diabetes.

This sets them apart from other diabetes meds. For example, so far Invokana (canagliflozin) or Ozempic (semaglutide) only lowers CV risk.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Ensure Patients With Gonorrhea Get Two Antibiotics
Anticoagulants Watch for Andexxa, a New Anticoagulant Reversal Agent
Diabetes Don't Use a Flozin Plus a GLP-1 Agonist for Most Diabetes Patients
Aspirin Put the Aspirin and NSAID Interaction in Perspective
Sunscreens Help Balance Competing Concerns About Sunscreens
Stroke Optimize Meds to Reduce Recurrent Stroke Risk
Crohn's Disease Be Ready to Help Your Crohn's Disease Patients Start Biologics
Women's Health Any OTC Levonorgestrel Product Is Okay for Emergency Contraception
Practice Set Patient Expectations for Home Genetic Tests
Respiratory & Allergy Don't Jump to Xhance for Nasal Polyps
Vaginal Infections Stick With Metronidazole for Most Women With Bacterial Vaginosis
Communication Improve Communication With Older Patients
Stroke Be Aware of the Latest Evidence With Acute Stroke Protocols
Practice Look for New Opportunities for IV-to-PO Conversions