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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... Each class of medications ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... comparison #management #medications ... #treatment
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
action, side effect and ... commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Pathophysiology • Indications ... : Prevention of ... gastropathy • Dosing and ... hepatology #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First Line Treatment ... extended-release form and ... than stopping medication ... #Metformin #Indications ... #Titration #Pharmacology
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - Pharmacotherapy

Peripheral neuropathy is a common microvascular complication of diabetes. In clinic patients
Diabetic Peripheral ... complication of diabetes ... pregabalin as treatment ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Medications
Antiplatelet Medications - Summary Table

Aspirin - Inhibits cyclooxygenase, preventing formation of thromboxane A2
 • Acute coronary
Antiplatelet Medications ... P2Y12 inhibitor and ... stroke • Primary and ... #Antiplatelet #Medications ... Summary #Table #Pharmacology
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
or Prevention ... Bisphosphonates are common medications ... and prevention ... approved osteoporosis indications ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Evaluate for causes ... address causes ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... of medications
Asthma Medications and Mechanism of Action

#Asthma #Medications #Drugs #Pulmonary #Pharmacology #Management #Treatment
Asthma Medications ... and Mechanism of ... Action #Asthma #Medications ... Drugs #Pulmonary #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
weight of various classes ... of type-2 diabetes ... medications ... weightgain #comparison #pharmacology ... #medications