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HIV Antiretroviral Regimen Components 
Dual NRTI Backbone + Third Agent 

The general HIV antiretroviral medication regimen
point that there are ... now 10 single-tablet ... and not missing doses ... Components #HIV #Pharmacology ... #Management
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
” IL-6 levels are ... Total dose should ... respiratory tract infection ... Siltuximab #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
face and scalp are ... or reduction in medication ... allergens, irritants, medications ... condition and its management ... peds #pediatrics #diagnosis
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
diagnostic and ... • Tx: Reduce dose ... greatest risk • Tx: Dose ... #SideEffects #pharmacology ... #management
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... in the injection ... drug to remain stable ... take any other medications ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
., concomitant medications ... contralateral eye ... ) for 1–4 doses ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Skin exam for infection ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... : K+, ACEi/ARBs, ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... Transient, repeat dose
Dupixent (dupilumab) for Asthma
Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic medication that is a dual inhibitor of IL4
is a biologic medication ... eosinophilic phenotype or are ... as a loading dose ... dupilumab #Asthma #Management ... #Pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... adjusting the dose ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology