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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 ... Calcium Channel Blockers ... Nicardipine ß-Blockers ... #Emergency #Emergencies ... #Treatment #Pharmacology
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison ... limited by side effects ... Stable angina, Hypertension ... : Hypertension ... #Pharmacology #
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... of Hypertensive ... duration - Side effects ... #Emergency #Pregnancy ... #Medications
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Mechanism of Action:  L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of
Calcium Channel Blockers ... vasodilation Indications ... phenomenon, pulmonary hypertension ... Side Effects: ... #CCB #pharmacology
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
purpose of these medications ... clinics is for treatment ... too if they have hypertension ... due to the effects ... #Pharmacology #
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
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
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
in the treatment ... , hypokalemia, hypertension ... Antifungal #agents #medications ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
cardiomyopathy, hypertension ... ) and initiate treatment ... factors (smoking, hypertension ... monitoring to detect ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology