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Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Thyroid Storm Beta-Blockers ... • Partially blocks ... Propylthiouracil (PTU) • Blocks ... Methimazole • Blocks ... pathway has been blocked
Pharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Central alpha-agonists
 - Methyldopa
 - Clonidine
Combined alpha- and beta-blocker
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alpha- and beta-blocker ... Labetalol - B-blockers ... Beta-blockers ... Calcium Channel Blockers ... Calcium Channel Blockers
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
- TOX: beta-blockers ... calcium channel blockers ... TREATMENT - Drugs ... (beta-blockers, ... calcium channel blockers
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
: • β1 Blockers ... • Nonselective blocker ... Propranolol • α1 Blockers ... Silodosin • α1 and β blockers ... Ca2+ Channel Blockers
Antiseizure Drugs 
Sodium Channel Blockers: Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide, Phenytoin, fosphenytoin
Broad Spectrum: Valproate, Levetiracetam, Brivaracetam,
Antiseizure Drugs ... Sodium Channel Blockers ... AMPA Receptor Blocker ... #Antiseizure #Drugs
Causes of Palpitations
 • ARRHYTHMiA 
 • SINUS ARRYTHMIA 
 • ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 
 • ATRIAL
FLUTTER • HEART BLOCK ... MYOCARDITIS DRUGS ... • ILLICIT DRUGS ... SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS ... • THERAPEUTIC DRUG
Drugs causing hyperkalemia
 • Impaired release of renin: NSAIDs, Beta blockers, Cyclosporine, tacrolimus, Diabetes, Elderly
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Drugs causing hyperkalemia ... : NSAIDs, Beta blockers ... Angiotensin receptor blockers ... Sodium Channel Blockers ... Aldosterone Receptor Blockers
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
Angiotensin receptor blockers ... Ca2+ channel blockers ... Ca2+ channel blockers ... digoxin) Beta Blockers ... Depression Alpha Blockers
Drugs Used in Coronary Artery Disease 
 • Nitrates
 • Ca2+ Channel Blockers
 • Beta-Blockers
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Drugs Used in Coronary ... • Ca2+ Channel Blockers ... • Beta-Blockers ... Antithrombotic Drugs ... #medications #drugs
3 Minute EM Pearls: Beta-Blocker Poisoning

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#Diagnosis #Management #Toxicology #BetaBlocker #Beta #Blocker #Poisoning
3 Minute EM Pearls ... : Beta-Blocker Poisoning ... BetaBlocker #Beta #Blocker