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Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
Diuretics sites ... of action on the ... #pharmacology # ... nephrology #medications ... #sites #action
Summary of Diuretic Agents 
Subclass, Drug, Mechanism of Action, Effects, Clinical Applications, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interaction
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
Summary of Diuretic ... , Mechanism of Action ... Tolvaptan #Diuretics ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... summary #table #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... the Nonspecific Cation ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... Octreotide - Long-acting ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... PEA/VF • Labs: BMP ... STOP offending medications ... (10g PO tid) - caution ... #potassium #nephrology
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Initial medical treatment ... BMI indicates body ... squared; CAT, COPD assessment ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
Failure (HFrEF) Treatment ... getting patients on medication ... both of these medications ... then add on loop diuretics ... HeartFailure #HFrEF #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Midazolam 10 mg IM ... Refractory medications ... Algorithm #Management #Neurology ... #Pharmacology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
management of active ... starting with a rapid assessment ... Pharmacologic treatment ... Management #Emergency #Neurology
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
month to avoid medication-overuse ... zolmitriptan 5mg • Fast-acting ... Migraine #Management #treatment ... #neurology #pharmacology ... selection #headache #neurology