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Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used ... nitroprusside Calcium Channel ... Blockers: Clevidipine ... #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #
Antiarrhythmics - Sodium Channel Blockers
Subclasses, Mechanisms, Indications, Side Effects
la - Quinidine, Procainamide
lb - Lidocaine, Mexiletine
Ic -
Blockers Subclasses ... , Mechanisms, Indications ... , Side Effects la ... #Blockers #ClassI ... Na #cardiology #pharmacology
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Mechanism of Action:  L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of
Blockers Mechanism ... vasodilation Indications ... hypertension Side Effects ... #Blockers #CCB ... #pharmacology
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First Line Treatment ... for Diabetes Type ... than stopping medication ... #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Class III Antiarrhythmics - Potassium Channel Blockers - Indications and Side Effects
Amiodarone
 • Suppression of VT
Antiarrhythmics - Potassium Channel ... Blockers - Indications ... and Side Effects ... Antiarrhythmics #Potassium #Channel ... #Blockers #pharmacology
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
Cymbalta) - GAD, MDD, Diabetic ... purpose of these medications ... clinics is for treatment ... hypertension due to the effects ... #Pharmacology #
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... mental status changes ... common symptoms and signs ... apparent type 2 diabetes ... cancel out the
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
has very minimal chance ... different than other medications ... very tolerable medication ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
the first-line medication ... for treatment of ... type 2 diabetes ... point for side effects ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Neurological Side Effects ... Reduce dose or change ... Dose reduction; change ... medication; antiparkinsonian ... #SideEffects #pharmacology