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REBEL Review 4 & 5: Paralytic & Vasopressor Dosing 

Paralytic Agents:
 - Succinylcholine (Depolarizing Agent)
& Vasopressor Dosing ... Paralytic Agents ... resuscitation #table ... #pharmacology #dosing ... #medications #Comparison
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Potassium-Binding Agents ... Potassium #Binding #KBinders ... #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... HyperKalemia #Nephrology #Agents
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications for Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine
, Varenicline (tablet ... release (SR) (tablet ... Cessation #Therapy #Comparison ... #Table #Agents ... #Dosing
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... phosphate binding agents ... since they are not able ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Comparison of oral anticoagulant agents (DOACS + Warfarin)

Reference: ENLS 2017 Pharmacotherapy. Neurocritical Care Journal.

#DOAC #Dosing #Oral
Comparison of oral ... anticoagulant agents ... #DOAC #Dosing #Oral ... Anticoagulation #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
indicate clear winners ... mostly across agents ... PrimaryCare #Psychiatry #DecisionAid ... Antidepressants #Comparison
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Treatment of Stable ... give adenosine Irregular ... Avoid AV nodal agents ... narrow-complex irregular ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... and sodium • Dosing ... magnesium • Dosing ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... nodal blocking agents ... underlying cause Irregular ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
#management #algorithm ... #medications #table ... pharmacotherapy #decisionaid ... hematology #warfarin #dosing