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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
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 #
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
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... Paraneoplastic effects ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Penicillamine, Beta blockers
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
post-operative phenomenon, medications ... antagonists: • Blocks ... Has many side effects ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
Pituitary Mass Effects ... adenomas that require treatment ... targeted with medication ... Signs / Symptoms ... Hyperprolactinemia • Diabetes
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
SIADH Treatment ... Post-operative phenomenon, Medications ... (-vaptans) • Blocks ... #hyponatremia #nephrology ... #treatment
Insomnia Medications

Natural Products:
 • Melatonin
 • Valerian

Hypnotics and Antidepressants
Non-BZDs: increase GABA
 • Eszopiclone
 • Zolpidem
Orexin-receptor antagonist:
Insomnia Medications ... receptor & 5-HT effects ... Antihistamines: block H1 blockers ... #sleep #pharmacology ... #treatment #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
• Nephrogenic diabetes ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
prophylaxis and treatment ... Serious side effects ... including beta blockers ... who require this medication ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ #Pharmacology