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Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: “Streptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
) - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... arthralgias and lots of drug-drug ... interactions (CYP450 ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES ... with new bugs & drugs ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... CriticalCare #Overview ... #Pharmacology #
HIV Antiretroviral Pharmacokinetic Boosters - Ritonavir & Cobicistat 

Ritonavir & Cobicistat are 2 pharmacokinetic boosters used
metabolism of drugs ... and increase the ... both have lots of drug ... interactions because ... #Boosters #Pharmacology
Protease Inhibitors 

Protease Inhibitors are a class of commonly used antiretroviral medications for management of HIV.
management of HIV ... Here's a broad overview ... there are a ton of drug ... interactions. ... #Pharmacology
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
Class Overview ... All are IV only. ... vs Candida -> Drug ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview ... Dyskeratosis congenita • Drugs ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... - HIV • Immune
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) - Increased ... A dissociative drug ... metabolism (med interactions ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic
Tetracyclines – Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline - Antibiotics Class Overview

- 30S Inhibitors (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Fairly broad
Minocycline - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... Inhibitors (PO and IV ... Drug of choice for ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
surgery, Trauma, Drugs ... PUD (posterior), Anatomic ... Scheduled APAP, IV ... pain-dose ketamine (ICU ... • Antibiotics
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics Class Overview

– 50S ribosomal inhibitor.   IV or PO (but PO form
Chloramphenicol - Antibiotics ... Class Overview ... IV or PO (but PO ... several weeks after drug ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics