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Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
• Preferred first ... • Higher doses cause ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes ... #Summary #management ... #medications
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
Use Disorder First-line ... abdominal pain, nausea ... #UseDisorder #Management ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for reversible cause ... First-line agents ... Refractory medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
for reversible cause ... FIRST-LINE AGENTS ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
Hypertension Medications that Require Tapering to Discontinue: Beta Blockers + Clonidine
Beta-blockers and clonidine (alpha2 agonist) are
Hypertension Medications ... (although not first-line ... hypertension which can cause ... #Pharmacology # ... Hypertension #Management