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Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Action, Maximum Dose ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #HalfLife ... #Dosing #Loop # ... Thiazide #CHF #Cardiology
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose ... Comparison. ... for better pre-dose ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Table
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
milligrams IV push if does ... Repeat 12-milligram dose ... B-blockers) • Does ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
administration and missed doses ... intensity statin dosing ... overview #review #dosing ... #medications #comparison ... #drugs #table
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... loop diuretic dose ... &Higher dose should ... °The maximal dose ... administration, once a day dosing
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... lower initial dose ... initial daily dose ... 7 days - May dose
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
10 g QD (adjust dose ... Usual maintenance dose ... g QD; increase dose ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
e.g. at lower doses ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #medications #dosing ... #drugs #table #
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... divided in 2-3 doses ... delivery to the colon ... with long-term dosing ... consider decreased dosing
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... Dosing usually begins ... formulation, the dose ... Buprenorphine #Comparison