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Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
activity, high binding ... euphoric effects ... adverse effects ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... require phosphate binding ... since they are not able ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... magnesium • Dosing ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Management of Opioid ... Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... Dosing usually begins ... most common side effects ... Pain #Management #Opioid
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
specific allergen binds ... the lgE, cross-linking ... or IgM antibody binds ... blood types or during ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
retention • Binds ... Produces miosis during ... narrow-angle glaucoma • Binds ... • Reverses CNS effects ... #Pharmacology #Table
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Fluorochrome that binds ... Hematoxylin and eosin ... stain used to detect ... fungus #comparison #table
Naloxone Dosing Algorithm

Empirical trials are needed to determine the effective dose of naloxone. Patients who do
Naloxone Dosing ... Algorithm Empirical ... patients with opioid ... Naloxone #Narcan #Dosing ... #Algorithm #Management
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... to follow day 1 algorithm ... hold additional dosing ... insomnia, adverse effects ... Support for Hospital Opioid