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Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
#pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications ... #overview #management ... #comparison
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Pathophysiology • Indications ... rebleeding, Portal hypertensive ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #indications ... #dosing
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 ... #diabetes #medications ... #table #comparison ... #management #endocrinology ... #dm2
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... Acute coronary syndrome ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... : Hypertension
Oral Antihypertensive Medications - Selection by Comorbidities
Comorbidities: 
 • Stable Angina, HFpEF, HFrEF, AFib, TAA/Marfan, Aortic
Antihypertensive Medications ... Dissection • CKD, DM ... Antihypertensive #Medications ... #Hypertension # ... pharmacology #table #management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... Rubella) • Medications ... Screening #Targets #Management
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Secondary Causes of Hypertension ... , work or when using ... Hypertensive urgency ... licorice • Medications ... excess (Cushing syndrome
Stress Dose Steroids - Medical and Surgery Indications
Minor Stress:
 • Inguinal hernia repair
 • Mid febrile
Medical and Surgery Indications ... Sepsis Induced Hypotension ... StressDose #Steroids #Indications ... #Dosing #management
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Syndrome Identify ... serotoninergic medications ... Pressor support for hypotension ... • Dosing: 12mg loading
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
potentially fatal hypotension ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... #dosing #drugs