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Initial treatment of renal bone disease and cinacalcet for secondary hyperparathyroidism
Phosphate binders reduce hyperphosphataemia and hyperparathyroidism.
Initial treatment ... phosphate binders also ... the first-line treatments ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology and Benefits in Sickle Cell Disease
 • Decreases number of pain crises (
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology ... vs. 1) • Fewer ACS ... Benefits #SickleCell #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
Anaphylaxis: Treatments ... well as allergy ... resuscitation may also ... Treatment: • ... #Management #pathophysiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... organ damage • Treatment ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild Acne Treatment ... This is defined as ... First line pharmacologic ... ambcarerx #Acne #Treatment ... Management #Comedones #Pharmacology
Azithromycin - since there has been a lot of noise around chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine, thought we can take
hydroxychloroquine as ... investigational treatments ... Also, don't forget ... #Coronavirus #Treatment ... #Management #Pharmacology
COVID-19 review…here is a list of some of the drugs that are currently being used or
Also, WHO recently ... most effective treatments ... #CoronaVirus #Treatment ... Pharmacotherapy #Pharmacology
Guide to Treatment of Hepatitis C with Direct Acting Antivirals.

Here is a pocket guide to initial
Guide to Treatment ... guide to initial treatment ... guide I posted as ... #Management #Pharmacology ... DirectActing #Antivirals #Treatment
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
ulceration or treatment ... ulceration is defined as ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #pharmacology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Dermatitis - Topical Treatment ... therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... If all topical products ... Dermatitis #Topical #Treatment