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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... agents There are ... and risks, and therapy ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #management #medications
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
• Recommend pharmacologic ... therapy • Education ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
Recommendations for Preventing ... in response to ART ... 100 cells/mm3 g/mL ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... therapy unless ... an eGFR ≥ 30 ml ... Statements: All ... evidence-based pharmacologic
Comparison of oral OTC antihistamines.

Clinical practice guidelines (PMID: 25644617) recommend 2nd-generation/less sedating oral antihistamines for adult
itching, but we all ... know there are ... that may guide therapy ... antihistamines #allergy #pharmacology ... #medications #OTC
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... with standard therapy ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... #Medications #Table
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy ... getting patients on medication ... recommended by the ACC ... HeartFailure #HFrEF #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
attempts at adjusting medication ... therapy, it's a ... All patients (even ... or decrease the medication ... Hyperglycemia #Diagnosis #Management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Adrenalin - "Epi" - ACLS ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
suspension 4–6 mL ... Systemic antifungals are ... mucosal #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology