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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... Each class of medications ... pharmacotherapy #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #treatment
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... EricsMedicalLectures/featured #diabetes ... #medications #table ... #comparison #management ... endocrinology #dm2
Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
Induction agents ... popularly-used agents ... #clinical #management ... Propofol (Diprivan ... Effects, Dosages, Treatment
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
infographic delineating indications ... widely-used induction agents ... to use a given agent ... #clinical #management ... #sideeffects #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus Treatment ... titratable parenteral agents ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
the offending agent ... before beginning treatment ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... - HIV/HAART medications ... - Cyanide - Propofol
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Change in clinical ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management
Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
candidiasis, in HIV/AIDS ... invasive catheters, DM ... antibacterial medications ... to antifungal agents ... Treatment: • Exhibits
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Itraconazole is the agent ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk: Diabetes ... has five major clinical ... fungal stain of clinical ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management