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Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Framework BRADI Mnemonic ... Temp • ACS • Drugs ... nodal blocking agents ... nodal blocking agent ... Heart block Medications
The 8 A’s — drugs that interact with warfarin
Antibiotics 
 - Most agents, but especially co-trimoxazole,
The 8 A’s — drugs ... with warfarin Antibiotics ... Interactions #Table #Mnemonic ... #8As #Pharmacology ... #Medications
DRESS-associated drugs

DRESS syndrome can be life threatening and it has a documented mortality rate of about
DRESS-associated drugs ... patients who have liver ... anticonvulsants and antibiotic ... agents. ... #DrugInduced #Medications
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
reduction; change medication ... Extreme rigidity, fever ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #Medications #SideEffects ... #pharmacology #
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... to Treat Hyperkalemia ... Dosing: 15 g (4 level ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
- Cytotoxic drugs ... - Antithyroid medications ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... salts • Chemical Agents ... index < 2 • EPO Level
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... disequilibrium syndrome ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... elevated protein level
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
to hours) after medication ... cessation of offending medication ... antidepressants, antibiotics ... , drugs of abuse ... , diaphoresis, fever
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Antifungal agents ... Weaknesses: Therapeutic drug ... , phlebitis, fever ... #medications #Coccidioidomycosis ... #pharmacology #