27 results
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Table of Weight-Loss Medications approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of Obesity

Mechanism of Action,
Table of Weight-Loss ... the long-term treatment ... Dose, Common Side Effects ... WeightLoss #AACE #2016 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Comparison
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... failure Common Side Effects ... definitively cause/effect ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... pancreatitis Common Side Effects ... Toxicities: • Gl side effects ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
hypoglycemia risk and effect ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... medications #diabetes #endocrinology ... #treatment
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
Pearls for Treatment ... acamprosate Common side effects ... well-known side effect ... UseDisorder #Management #Treatment ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
15 g QD • Side Effects ... 8.4 g • Side Effects ... daily • Side Effects ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First Line Treatment ... gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects ... form and consider using ... Indications #Titration #Pharmacology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... titrate up to effects ... only few side effects ... #Pharmacology # ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
medication for treatment ... point for side effects ... To avoid this effect ... 2000 mg/day) and using ... #Metformin #Pharmacology