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Some clinical applications of β-blockers:
 - Hypertension
 - Glaucoma
 - Migraines
 - Thyrotoxicosis
 - Cardiac (Arrhythmia,
Tachycardias, Angina Pectoris ... ) #Pharmacology ... #BetaBlockers # ... Applications #Uses
Summary of β-adrenergic antagonists
 - Propranolol - Beta1, Beta2 - Hypertension, Migraine, Hyperthyroidism, Angina pectoris 
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Hyperthyroidism, Angina pectoris ... Hypertension #BetaBlockers ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Uses #Applications
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
despite concurrent use ... with previously stable ... heart failure, neurologic ... Renal parenchymal ... Neurologic disorders
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Plts or ↑↑WBC (use ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... hypovolemia) - Use ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Medications Used ... Phenytoin - May cause ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table