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Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Gepants, Ergots Non-pharmacologic ... , Rest, Hydration ... , Meditation, Biofeedback ... exposure By Dr ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... Myasthenia Crises ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
Pharmacological Treatment ... vasoconstriction Dr ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Treatment
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
family history - Medications ... K), H. pylori test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... on the smear Dr ... #Workup #hematology
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
appropriate acute treatment ... , or those who are ... #Prophylaxis #Medications ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Management #Neurology
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
if < 200ng/mL Best ... indications: ... renal failure) Dr ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... #pharmacology #
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... More likely to cause ... treatment Of ocular ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Ulcers: • Treatment ... refractory lesions Ocular ... refractory disease - Dr ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
recommended with other medications ... diseases: myasthenia gravis ... cinchonism) Dr ... Benefits #Lupus #pharmacology ... #sideeffects #rheumatology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... for CVA) By Dr ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #