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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... #treatment
Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Metformin - First Line Treatment ... for Diabetes Type ... extended-release form and ... #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Type 2 Inpatient Medication ... insulin by ~20% • Never ... Adjust insulin dose ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #table
Table of Weight-Loss Medications approved by the FDA for the long-term treatment of Obesity

Mechanism of Action,
Table of Weight-Loss ... Medications approved ... the long-term treatment ... Mechanism of Action, Dose ... WeightLoss #AACE #2016 #Pharmacology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
alpha blockers and ... e.g. at lower doses ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... dosing #drugs #table
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
in someone who had ... clinical trial Ever ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Table #Management
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
the first-line medication ... for treatment of ... type 2 diabetes ... of 2000 mg/day) and ... #Metformin #Pharmacology
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
• Tx: Reduce dose ... greatest risk • Tx: Dose ... reduction; change medication ... Extreme rigidity, fever ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... drug to remain stable ... patients to take meds ... #semaglutide #Diabetes ... #Pharmacology #