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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
of a possible neuropathy ... CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... HNPP, hereditary neuropathy ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
of Peripheral Neuropathy ... Inflammatory/AI: CIDP ... #Peripheral #Neuropathy ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Neuron and Motor Neuropathy ... Hyperreflexia • Lead toxicity ... Multifocal Motor Neuropathy ... Dystrophy • Statin Toxicity ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology
TB Man - Mnemonic for Anti-Tuberculosis Medication Toxicities
Isoniazid - peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity
Streptomycin - ototoxicity
Ethambutol -
Isoniazid - peripheral neuropathy ... #Medications #Toxicity ... effects #adverse #pharmacology
Amiodarone Toxicity and Monitoring

Tremor Ataxia 
Ocular neuritis 
Corneal Microdeposits 
Bradycardia 
Pulmonary fibrosis 
Hepatotoxicity 
Blue-gray skin
Amiodarone Toxicity ... Hypothyroid Peripheral Neuropathy ... #Amiodarone #Toxicity ... Diagnosis #Management #Pharmacology
Chemotherapy Toxicity Bear Mnemonic - Cumulatively Toxic Drugs and their Rescues
 • Asparagine: neurotoxicity
 • Cisplatin:
Chemotherapy Toxicity ... Vincristine = peripheral neuropathy ... #Chemotherapy #Toxicity ... Mnemonic #Drugs #pharmacology
Carbamazepine Toxicity

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain,
Carbamazepine Toxicity ... trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic ... Carbamazepine #Toxicity ... SideEffects #Adverse #Pharmacology
ABCDEs & 3 P’s of Fluoroquinolone Toxicites

Achilles Tendon Rupture
Acute Aortic Rupture
Blood Glucose Alterations
Central Nervous System
Diarrhea (C
Fluoroquinolone Toxicites ... Gravis Peripheral Neuropathy ... Fluoroquinolone #Toxicity ... SideEffects #ABCDEs #Toxicites ... #Pharmacology #
Nitrofurantoin Toxicology
Serious Adverse Effects:
Hemolysis in patients with G6PD-deficiency
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatitis
Pulmonary toxicity
Nephritis

By Dr. Kathryn Watson @Kat_Watson

#Nitrofurantoin #Macrobid #Toxicity
G6PD-deficiency Peripheral neuropathy ... Hepatitis Pulmonary toxicity ... Nitrofurantoin #Macrobid #Toxicity ... #Toxicology #Pharmacology
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
N - Neurologic effects ... - Reproductive toxicity ... #SideEffects #Pharmacology