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Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used drugs for tuberculosis.
commonly used drugs ... for tuberculosis ... #pharmacology #medications ... #table #management ... #overview #tuberculosis
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
with new bugs & drugs ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... #CriticalCare ... #Overview #Pharmacology
Delirium in the ICU

Defining delirium
Types of delirium
Consequences of delirium
Reversible causes of delirium
Drug-induced delirium
Non-pharmacologic management of delirium
Pharmacologic
Delirium in the ICU ... causes of delirium Drug-induced ... Pharmacologic ... theABofPharmaC #ICU ... #management #criticalcare
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
Antibiotics Class Overview ... B for initial management ... infections) - Main ... - Drug levels ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Protease Inhibitors 

Protease Inhibitors are a class of commonly used antiretroviral medications for management of HIV.
medications for management ... Here's a broad overview ... there are a ton of drug ... such as weight gain ... Inhibitors #HIV #Pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
A dissociative drug ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Epigastric abdominal pain ... surgery, Trauma, Drugs ... PUD (posterior), Anatomic ... ileus), consider pain-dose ... ketamine (ICU);
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... tolerable • High MIC ... • Therapeutic drug ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... #valleyfever #management
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Erythema Nodosum Overview ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis ... discontinue offending drugs ... anti-inflammatory drugs ... (NSAIDs) for pain
Antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis
Fluconazole
 - Benefits: Low cost/tolerable
Weaknesses: High MIC ... Weaknesses: Therapeutic drug ... dyspnea, chest/back pain ... Coccidioidomycosis #pharmacology ... #management #treatment