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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... This chart summarizes ... and effect on weight ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #management #medications
Summary table of the mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used anti-coagulation drugs.
Low Molecular Weight ... anticoagulation #pharmacology ... #medications #doac ... #comparison #table ... #management #drugs
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
gastrointestinal, and include abdominal ... actively using or at high ... #UseDisorder #Management ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... Symptoms: cough, abdominal ... distension, wheeze, abdominal ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #pharmacology
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
- Dopamine, high ... Internet Book of Critical ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... #Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal ... patients sensitive to high ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Abdominal or flank ... consider KUB or abdominal ... ultrasound as initial ... patients with high
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Postoperative abdominal ... distention • Abdominal ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
GLP-1 Medications ... However, clinical ... 0.3% A1c, 5 lbs weight ... #dulaglutide #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #Comparison
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... ASA class If high ... Change in clinical ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management