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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced ... • Direct renin inhibitor ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ... • Calcineurin Inhibitors ... #pharmacology #
Immune Reactions and Immunosuppressant Drugs

Glucocorticoids - Inhibition of cytokine synthesis, e.g., IL-1, IL-2
Muromonab-CD3 - Monoclonal antibody
Calcineurin
Immunosuppressant Drugs ... antibody Calcineurin inhibitors ... Immunosuppressant #Drugs ... #Pharmacology # ... Pathophysiology
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Antibiotics Class Overview ... Streptogramins”– inhibits ... arthralgias and lots of drug-drug ... interactions (CYP450 inhibitor ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. 3rd most prescribed
Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor ... most prescribed drug ... #Pharmacology #Lisinopril ... AngiotensinConvertingEnzyme #Inhibitor ... #Overview #Review
Protease Inhibitors 

Protease Inhibitors are a class of commonly used antiretroviral medications for management of HIV.
Protease Inhibitors ... Protease Inhibitors ... Here's a broad overview ... cobicistat (3A4 INHIBITORS ... #Protease #Inhibitors
Atorvastatin. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) for dyslipidemia and MI/stroke prevention. 2nd most prescribed drug in the
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor ... most prescribed drug ... #Pharmacology #Atorvastatin ... HMGCoAReductase #Overview
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
Xa Inhibitors - ... Rivaroxaban Oral Xa inhibitors ... Although there are 4 drugs ... Here is an overview ... Rivaroxaban #Dosing #Pharmacology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
This is an overview ... of the 3 main drug ... consist of Protease inhibitors ... NS5A, and NS5B inhibitors ... Classes #DAAs #Pharmacology
Drugs Interacting with Sulfonylureas

Drugs that may reduce the effects of sulfonylureas, leading to loss of glucose
Drugs Interacting ... sulfonylureas, leading ... sulfonylureas, leading ... Monoamine oxidase inhibitors ... #Interactions #Pharmacology
Drugs that Impair Renal Potassium Excretion 

Decreased ENaC channel function: Amiloride, Triamterene, Pentamidine
Decreased Aldosterone Synthesis: Heparin,
Drugs that Impair ... Aldosterone Release: ACE inhibitors ... #Hyperkalemia #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #