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Deprescribing algorithm for proton pump inhibitors

To support clinicians in employing the recommendations outlined in the guideline,
Deprescribing algorithm ... for proton pump inhibitors ... piloted a two-page deprescribing ... reduce proton pump inhibitors ... life changes, medications
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Direct renin inhibitor ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ... • Calcineurin Inhibitors ... #hyperkalemia #differential ... pharmacology #potassium #medications
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
Xa Inhibitors - ... Rivaroxaban Oral Xa inhibitors ... approved for these indications ... Here is an overview ... /ambcarerx #XaInhibitors
TNF-alpha Inhibitors

Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer @AnnKumfer

#TNFalpha #Inhibitors #Diagnosis #Differential #Indications
TNF-alpha Inhibitors ... #TNFalpha #Inhibitors ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Indications
Guidelines on De-Prescribing of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Best Practice Advice Statements
Long-term Indications for PPI use
Short-term Indications for
Guidelines on De-Prescribing ... of Proton Pump Inhibitors ... use Short-term Indications ... EmoryGastroHep #DePrescribing ... #Proton #Pump #Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors 

Protease Inhibitors are a class of commonly used antiretroviral medications for management of HIV.
Protease Inhibitors ... Protease Inhibitors ... antiretroviral medications ... Here's a broad overview ... cobicistat (3A4 INHIBITORS
Drugs associated with hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia

Hypokalemia
- Shift from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid compartment
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Extrarenal Proton pump inhibitor ... Tyrosine kinase inhibitors ... - Calcineurin inhibitors ... hypomagnesemia #Medications ... #differential #
Common causes of post-Transplant Diarrhea
 • Bacterial: Clostridium difficile, Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Bacterial overgrowth, Aeromonus
Entameoba • IS medications ... Sirolimus • Non-IS medications ... Laxatives, Proton pump inhibitors ... , Protease inhibitors ... Diarrhea #diagnosis #differential
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... Antipsychotic medications ... Mirtazapine, MAO inhibitors ... Organophosphate inhibitors ... Mydriasis #Miosis #differential
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis - Impaired Excretion vs Redistribution

Impaired Urinary Excretion 
 - Renal failure
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Rhabdomyolysis Medications ... - Calcineurin inhibitors ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential