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Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... ) - Main adverse ... - Drug levels should ... monitored to reduce toxicity ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Total dose should ... Tocilizumab should ... respiratory tract infection ... Siltuximab #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
extubation, as it should ... glycol (solvent) toxicity ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... Patients should ... take any other medications ... been shown non-inferior ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... count in the CSF should ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
polyuria, weight gain ... Lithium is a medication ... lithium level, you should ... after their last dose ... #Pharmacology #
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
CMV retinitis should ... ., concomitant medications ... ) for 1–4 doses ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... Metabolic syndrome • Medications ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... Diagnose concomitant infection ... NSAIDs • Low-dose
Digoxin Pharmacology and Monitoring

 • Digoxin’s half-life is 30-45 hours in healthy adults
 • When monitoring
Digoxin Pharmacology ... , blood levels should ... the most recent dose ... Monitoring #toxicology #management ... #toxicity #digitalis
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
Indications: ... (Varivax™), 2 doses ... HIV-infected persons should ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology