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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 ... Labetalol, Metoprolol ACE ... #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology # ... Table
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
Drug Treatment of Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
First-Line Therapy 
 - Epinephrine 
 - Oxygen 
 -
Drug Treatment of ... Therapy - H1 Blockers ... #Anaphylaxis #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Medications
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
neuromuscular blockers ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... neuromuscular blockers ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Table #Summary
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Neurological Side Effects ... muscles of tongue, face ... Antiparkinsonian agents are diagnostic ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... years • White race ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
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 ... #management #neurology
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
un lymphatic Diagnostic ... : • ACE Inhibitors ... inhibitors) • ß-Blockers ... #management #cardiology ... #pharmacology #
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... and Management ... diuretic-resistant • Medications ... avoid: NSAIDs, ACE ... Beta-blockers (in
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