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This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
This is an overview ... classes used to ... Hepatitis C The new agents ... patients genotype, treatment ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Overview • ... • Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis • Non-Drug ... #management #pharmacology ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
- Antibiotics Class ... synthase à fungicidal agent ... vs Candida -> Drug ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... may precede the neurologic ... Immunosuppressive agents ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... abnormality, Medication/Drug
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
- Antibiotics Class ... apart from other agents ... including PCP PNA (drug ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis Overview ... peaks between the ages ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... Other triggering events ... the underlying pathophysiology ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... agents benefits ... tolerable • High MIC ... • Therapeutic drug ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Treatment Overview ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology