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Antibiotic Classification by Mechanism of Action

Cell Wall Synthesis: 
Penicillins 
Cephalosporins 
Carbapenems 
Monobactams 
Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Glycopeptides 

 Protein
Lincosamides DNA ... inhibitors DNA ... Classification #Pharmacology ... Recommended Text: Clinical ... Pharmacology Made
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
Effects Diuresis, Na ... Thiazide Type - Loop ... electrolytes #effects #pharmacology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
osmolarity If cause ... investigations depending on clinical ... Vasculits: ANCA, ANA ... Anti-GBM, Anti-ds-DNA ... Diagnosis #nephrology #causes
Diuretics - Pharmacology

Thiazides diuretics:
 • Inhibit Na+ Cl- cotransporter in distal tubule
 • Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide,
Diuretics - Pharmacology ... Metolazone Loop ... #Diuretics #Pharmacology ... nephrology #conversion #loop ... #thiazide #classes
Nephron - Diuretic Sites of Action

Source Text: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780323449427/critical-care-nephrology#book-info

#Nephron #Diuretics #Site #Action #Location #Nephrology #Pathophysiology #Pharmacology
www.sciencedirect.com/book ... /9780323449427/critical-care-nephrology ... #book-info #Nephron ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology
Loop diuretic PO --> IV conversions 

Furosemide 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
Loop diuretic PO ... 1 mg PO/IV #Pharmacology ... #Cardiology #Loop ... Recommended Text: Clinical ... Pharmacology Made
Loop diuretic conversion - Equivalent Doses
Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
Loop diuretic conversion ... 1 mg PO/IV #Pharmacology ... #Cardiology #Loop ... Recommended Text: Clinical ... Pharmacology Made
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
65% of filtered Na ... organic acids and bases ... limb of Henle's loop ... limb of Henle's loop ... Tubules #Table #Pharmacology
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Treat underlying cause ... : • Causes can ... • With lower Na ... administered • Can cause ... ascending limb of the loop
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treat underlying cause ... • With lower Na ... administered • This can cause ... ascending limb of the loop ... Re-check the serum Na