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Table of Weight-Loss Medications approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of Obesity

Mechanism of Action,
the long-term treatment ... Mechanism of Action, Dose ... WeightLoss #AACE #2016 ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Comparison
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Osteoporosis Treatment ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... #Algorithm #Management
A quick infographic describing some of the common reversal agents used by anesthesiologists, their mechanism of
reversal #agents #management ... anesthesiology #treatment ... #medications ... References: Pani ... Pharmacology of
In 2018, opioid withdrawal should be considered a buprenorphine deficiency. Otherwise, a multitude of comparatively ineffective
In 2018, opioid ... in high enough doses ... @emupdates #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Pain #NonOpioid
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
month to avoid medication-overuse ... • Try higher dose ... 10.1136/practneurol-2015 ... #treatment #neurology ... #pharmacology #
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
include abdominal pain ... respectively) at the doses ... #UseDisorder #Management ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... interested in medication ... assisted treatment ... formulation, the dose ... #Pain #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Infections in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... ., concomitant medications ... injection) for 1–4 doses ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
Recommendations for Preventing ... Primary Infection Indications ... (Varivax™), 2 doses ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
prevent TB disease) Indications ... months or • RFB (dose ... Tuberculosis #TB #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology