22 results
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Consider divided (BID ... pre-dose (trough) BP ... ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension #Management
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
for Treatment of Alcohol ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... psychaedelics #Alcohol ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Medications #Pharmacology
SLEEP HYGIENE - ASLEEP is a useful acronym for remembering sleep hygiene tips for primary insomnia.
Alcohol,
Alcohol, caffeine ... only uses of the bed ... a comfortable bed ... to bed until you ... #Management #Sleep
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
pharmacotherapy trials in BPD ... psychopathology, anger ... Guideline for the Management ... and 5.4 #EBM #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in COVID19

Dosing:
Hydroxychloroquine:
 - 400mg PO BID on the first day, followed by 200mg
in COVID19 Dosing ... : - 400mg PO BID ... phosphate 500mg PO BID ... #COVID19 #HCQ #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) vs Insulin Glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, or Toujeo)

Insulin degludec (Tresiba) is an ultra-long acting
since it lasts longer ... needs to be dosed BID ... patients do require BID ... dosing with glargine ... Glargine #Comparison #Pharmacology
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... Management: • ... Abdominal binder ... water excretion during
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
intubation (See Drug Dosing ... Binder) • Use ... chest: needle/finger ... Use higher end dosing ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... Electrocardiogram • Finger ... StatusEpilepticus #Management ... Algorithm #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Alcohol Use Disorder ... : Goal 150 mg BID ... uptitrate) #AUD #Alcohol ... Maintenance #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology #