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Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
C virus (HCV) infection ... #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... infectiousdisease #hepatology ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
for using anti-infectives ... IV to PO anti-infectives ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table ... #treatment #drugs
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... kg 3rd day with antibiotics ... terlipressin #Albumin #Indications ... Management #Cirrhosis #treatment ... #hepatology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
define the type of infection ... prior resistance. e.g ... ESBL, KPC, VRE. etc ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
malnutrition, Antibiotics ... Malabsorption (e.g ... Anticoagulant Medications ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... comparison #diagnosis #hematology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
duration), Several medications ... , Hidden OTC and ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... Hepatocellular: Viral infections ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hepatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS ... drug reaction, infection ... glucocorticoid treatment ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
of COVID-19 Infection ... or detachment, etc ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... necrosis (7-14 days ... once stable - ... - Fevers > 10 days ... • Vasculitis (e.g