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Antifungal Polyenes - Amphoterecin B, Abelcet, Ambisome - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: binds ergosterol in membrane and
Antifungal Polyenes ... Drug of choice for ... voriconazole is drug ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
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 ... Comprehensive Review
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
First-Line Drug ... the last post I reviewed ... #Acne #Oral #Antibiotics ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Dermatology
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
- Antibiotics ... vs Candida -> Drug ... But higher MICs ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... - Drug levels ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview ... #Flutycosine #Antifungal
This is a quick overview of hormonal acne treatment for the medical student and resident.

Keep in
treatment #photo #management ... vulgaris: a review ... comparing efficacy of antibiotics ... J Drugs Dermatol ... J Drugs Dermatol
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
Anti-Hypertensive Drugs ... Beta-blockers, ACE ... Preventative #Treatment #management ... prophylaxis #prevention #pharmacology ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... reactions Common Drugs ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... reactions Common Drugs ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... potassium #high #nephrology
Tetracyclines – Doxycycline, Tetracycline, Minocycline - Antibiotics Class Overview

- 30S Inhibitors (PO and IV)
Spectrum: Fairly broad
Minocycline - Antibiotics ... Drug of choice for ... malaria prophylaxis, acne ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview