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DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
avoid combination therapy ... failure Common Side Effects ... not definitively cause ... /effect) • Saxagliptin ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
and risks, and therapy ... hypoglycemia risk and effect ... pharmacotherapy #table ... medications #diabetes #endocrinology
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
adjusting medication therapy ... , it's a good idea ... insulin levels causes ... know about the idea ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Ozempic), or daily tablet ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... not definitively cause ... /effect) • May ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bisphosphonate Therapy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... isn't perfect, ... treatment would delay therapy ... day's delay in therapy ... HSV PCR would cause
IDSA Algorithm for Neutropenic Fever - Initial Management, Subsequent Management and Prolonged Fever
Figure 1. Initial management
IDSA Algorithm for ... empirical antibiotic therapy ... and clinically stable ... neutropenic #fever #IDSA ... #Algorithm #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... need inotrope therapy ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... histoplasmosis (>10 cases ... BI) Preferred Therapy ... with ARV (see Table ... Histoplasmosis #IDSA