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Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Diabetes Medications ... Summary Table ... receptor agonists - ↓ major ... inhibitors - ↓ major ... #table #comparison
Major Chemotherapy Toxicities - AntiNEOPlastic Man Mnemonic

Common Toxicities with Traditional Chemotherapeutic Medications 

Originally posted on pharmacologyweekly
Major Chemotherapy ... Chemotherapeutic Medications ... Man #Oncology #Table
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... comparison #management #medications
Comparison of Commonly Used Antipsychotics: Haloperidol (Haldol), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Olanzapine (Zyprexa) 

Route,
Half-life, 
Major advantages, 
Disadvantages, 
Effect
Half-life, Major ... on QTc Torsades Risk ... , Major roles ... Antipsychotics #Comparison #Table
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
- Indications ... submassive PE (risk ... 50mg IV) - 2% risk ... of ICH and 6% risk ... of other major
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... - Allergies to medications ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients
Abbreviated Beers List of Medications to Avoid in the Elderly

The Beers List, which was updated in
Beers List of Medications ... List includes 48 medications ... unnecessarily high risk ... be avoided.11 TABLE ... #Geriatrics #Medications
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management Algorithm ... No → Medication ... Yes → Medication ... overloaded or at risk ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications ... or high (5-7) risk ... TIMI low (1-2) risk ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... TIMI low (1-2) risk