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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 ... risks, and therapy ... hypoglycemia risk ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
patients at highest risk ... are diagnostic ... variable tremor, mask ... Elderly at greatest risk ... #pharmacology #
Vancomycin Associated Acute Kidney Injury

 • Drug induced acute kidney injury is generally defined as a
Kidney Injury • Drug ... 24-72 hours of drug ... Vancomycin #AKI #pharmacology ... #toxicology #diagnosis ... #management #nephrology
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED scores for stroke risk and bleed risk on anticoagulation

C	Congestive Heart Failure	1

H	Hypertension	1

A2	Age >75	2

D	Diabetes Mellitus	1

S2	Stroke,
and bleed risk ... Age >75 2 D Diabetes ... Elderly (>65) 1 D Drugs ... Anti-platelet agent ... CHADS2VASc #HASBLED #Comparison
While certain drugs are used to control seizures, others can induce seizures in patients without a
The risk of drug-induced ... dosing of antiepileptic ... agents when risky ... #Pharmacology #Lower ... #Medications #Seizures
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... sodium intake; risk ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Clenching of fist during ... reactions Common Drugs ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... - Any adverse events ... - Allergies to medications ... Diabetes regimen ... stratification #diagnosis
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic vs. Trulicib (semaglutide vs. dulaglutide) 

From my experience, Ozempic and Trulicity are the
GLP-1 Medications ... consider these drugs ... minimize hypoglycemia risk ... #dulaglutide #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #Comparison
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table