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Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
Lactulose: Mechanism ... Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid ... , Acetic Acid → ... #Lactulose #pharmacology ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Mechanism of Action ... ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid ... ↑ Hepatic Bile Acid ... sequestration #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms ... Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea ... gain Incr NE: Nausea ... SerotoninNorepinephrine #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms ... Dizziness - Nausea ... Serotonin #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... MoodStabilizers #Mechanism ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Drug-Induced Edema
Drug-induced edema is caused by many drugs & can coincide with or worsen pre-existing peripheral
Drug-induced edema is caused ... occur via numerous mechanisms ... Edema #Medication #Causes ... #Differential #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
glucose and amino acids ... and bases, including ... uric acid and most ... Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... Tubules #Table #Pharmacology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
Hospitalization - Pathophysiology ... prolonged rest can cause ... Hospitalization: Mechanisms ... • Iron, folic acid ... #pathophysiology
A graphical illustration of the antiviral mechanisms of Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Both chemicals can
the antiviral mechanisms ... and the nucleic acid ... HCQ #antiviral #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... mechanism #moa
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
suspicion needed with mechanism ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... lachmans, posterior drawers ... , and special ligament