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DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
DPP-4 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... not definitively cause ... #Pharmacology # ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Diuretics - Pharmacology

Thiazides diuretics:
 • Inhibit Na+ Cl- cotransporter in distal tubule
 • Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide,
Diuretics - Pharmacology ... Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors ... the nephron by excretion ... #nephrology #conversion ... loop #thiazide #classes
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
SGLT2 Inhibitors ... kidney), which causes ... increased glucose excretion ... #Pharmacology # ... DM2 #Diabetes #Endocrinology
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options ... GFR and renal excretion ... vitamin D conversion ... drugs #treatment #pharmacology ... #table
Antiplatelet Conversion - Switching Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors
A, Switching between oral agents in the acute/early phase.
Antiplatelet Conversion ... Between Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors ... dose (LD) in most cases ... #switching #conversion ... ticagrelor #prasugrel #pharmacology
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... α-glucosidase inhibitor ... #Medications #pharmacology ... #comparison #table ... #endocrinology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Kidney stones caused ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Follicular Phase Explained
Early Follicular Phase (Days 0-5)
 • Granulosa cells
effect limits conversion ... leading to Incr conversion ... -> inhibits FSH ... #OvarianCycle #pathophysiology ... FollicularPhase #endocrinology
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
straight segments - Secretion ... organic acids and bases ... Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table ... #Pharmacology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Medications
Aging
 -> Increased Testosterone -> Testosterone metabolized into DHT by type
outflow - PDE-5 inhibitors ... activity -> Decr Conversion ... Decr Testosterone secretion ... Hyperplasia #Prostate #Pathophysiology ... #Medications #Pharmacology