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Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea ... , Tachycardia, Dilated ... gain Incr NE: Nausea ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
, Tachycardia, Dilated ... Dizziness - Nausea ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
OPIOID SWITCHING AND TAPERING.

Long term opioid use results in physical (and potentially psychological) dependence. Opioids should
avoid withdrawal symptoms ... Opioid withdrawal symptoms ... , muscle pain, dilated ... sweating, anxiety, nausea ... tapering #switching #pharmacology
Functional Dyspepsia - Signs, Symptoms and Pathophysiology
Delayed gastric emptying - Postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting
Hypersensitivity to gastric
Dyspepsia - Signs, Symptoms ... Pathophysiology Delayed ... hypersensitivity - Nausea ... hypersensitivity - Nausea ... gastroenterology #symptoms
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
hypotension - Nausea ... nervous system symptoms ... growth deficit, delayed ... Headache, visual symptoms ... Insufficiency #Signs #Symptoms
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis and Causes
Clinical: Dyspnea, Exercise Intolerance, ↑ "Right Sided-Symptoms" (ascites, hepatomegaly, ↑↑peripheral edema)
Physical
Diagnosis and Causes ... ↑ "Right Sided-Symptoms ... Disease, Cancer-Related ... Idiopathic (i.e., Drug-Related ... Cardiomyopathy #Diagnosis #Causes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... meals • Various debated ... agent • Does not cause ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
varied clinical symptoms ... There are several symptoms ... reflex hammer, caused ... by the delayed
Digoxin 101 - Pharmacology
Indications:

1) Tachyarrhythmias 
 • Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardias
 • ↑ Vagal
Digoxin 101 - Pharmacology ... leads to AV nodal delay ... NYHA III or IV symptoms ... thematttsai #Digoxin #Pharmacology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
last 3 months + symptom ... Related to defecation ... • Global IBS Symptoms ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... ♀ with severe symptoms