23 results
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
capacity and other hematologic ... Interactions with other drugs ... adverse #effects #SideEffects ... #Pharmacology #
Elevated Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mild (<100-500): 
 • NAFLD
 • Cirrhosis
 •
Elevated Liver Function ... - Differential Diagnosis ... 1000): • DILI (Drug-induced ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hepatology #transaminitis
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Antipsychotic Drugs ... Antiparkinsonian agents are diagnostic ... dose or change drug ... #Medications #SideEffects ... #pharmacology #
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Disordered Platelet Function ... Congenital - Rare • Drugs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... - Differential Diagnosis ... 15X ULN - Drugs ... Alcoholic Hep, Drugs ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
response to the drug ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #decisionaid #cardiology ... #hematology #warfarin
Carbamazepine Toxicity

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an antiepileptic drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain,
antiepileptic drug ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Diagnosis ... #SideEffects #Adverse ... #Pharmacology
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
- Differential Diagnosis ... Linear Streak • Junctional ... Under Nails • Drug-Induced ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Blood Smear • Drugs ... - Normal Liver Function ... Abnormal Liver Function ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... Alcohol) • Drug ... #Differential #Diagnosis