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Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
the Treatment of COVID ... macular pathology" should ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Treatment #COVID19 ... #Pharmacology #
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Siltuximab) in COVID19 ... Total dose should ... Tocilizumab should ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Medications
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... directed therapy (should ... for insertion of orthopaedic ... metalware #IDSA ... #Bone #Biopsy #Indications
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
treatment for COVID ... Eye exams should ... COVID-19 NOTE: be ... who require this medication ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ #Pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
IDSA Recommendations ... CMV retinitis should ... ., concomitant medications ... feasible, treatment should ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
IDSA Recommendations ... Primary Infection Indications ... HIV-infected persons should ... #Zoster #VZV #IDSA ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
IDSA Recommendations ... Prophylaxis): Indications ... Note: Active TB should ... AviumComplex #MAC #IDSA ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
IDSA Recommendations ... prevent TB disease) Indications ... empiric treatment should ... Tuberculosis #TB #IDSA ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology