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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Acetazolamide, Loop ... Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability ... , Absorption # ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Thiazide #CHF
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
NSAIDS and their effects ... in Proximal, loop ... component of Nephron: CHF ... • Increase H2O absorption ... KidneyDisease #nephrology #Effects
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Electrolyte Excretion Effects ... Acid - Thiazide Type ... - Loop - Aldosterone ... #electrolytes #effects ... #pharmacology #comparison
Characteristics of Common Lipid Disorders
Polygenic hypercholesterolemia
Atherogenic dyslipidemia
 • Frequently accompanied by central obesity or diabetes
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
Family history of CHD ... Dysbetalipoproteinemia (type ... Family history, CHD ... disorders #diseases #comparison ... #table #defects
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
• Thiazide or loop ... tubule diuretic effect ... syndrome (11-ß HSD type ... • Thiazide or loop ... in loop of Henle
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... Ureterojejunostomy (reabsorption ... Diuretics (IV loop ... acetazolamide) - IV loop
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
weaknesses, and adverse effects ... tolerable • CSF ... penetration • Variable bioavailability ... , low/variable CSF ... #antifungals #comparison