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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Examples of antibiotics ... Examples of antibiotics ... Examples of antibiotics ... Rifampin is an example ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... insulin release Examples ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... Examples: • Sitagliptin ... DPP4 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
For example: VRE ... #antibiogram #pharmacology
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
and Side-effect Examples ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... osmotic diuresis) Examples ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
Antibiotics for Anaerobic Bacteria 
 - Metronidazole (Flagyl™) 
 - Carbapenems 
 - β lactam +
For example, clinda ... Anaerobic #Bacteria #Pharmacology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology ... produced by the gut) Examples ... Receptor #Agonists #Pharmacology
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Anti-Psychotics) Example ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) - Examples: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Zotepine, Paliperidone,
Anti-Psychotics) - Examples ... #SideEffects #pharmacology