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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

Mechanism of Action:  L-Type calcium channel blockade - Inhibits the influx of
Calcium Channel Blockers ... vasodilation Indications ... rate controlling agent ... hypertension Side Effects ... #CCB #pharmacology
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
Failure (HFrEF) Treatment ... getting patients on medication ... both of these medications ... HeartFailure #HFrEF #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
purpose of these medications ... clinics is for treatment ... hypertension due to the effects ... #Pharmacology # ... Psychiatry #FDA
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Neurological Side Effects ... reduction; change medication ... months or years of treatment ... months or years of treatment ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
A quick infographic describing some of the common reversal agents used by anesthesiologists, their mechanism of
considerations, and adverse effects ... anesthesiology #treatment ... #medications ... Pharmacology of ... neuromuscular 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
Antifungal agents ... in the treatment ... #Antifungal #agents ... #medications #Coccidioidomycosis ... #pharmacology #
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
Lithium is a medication ... a maintenance agent ... for treatment of ... BPD #Toxicity #Pharmacology ... #Psychiatry
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
HER2 agents cause ... attributed to HER2 agents ... ) and initiate treatment ... monitoring to detect ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology