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Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications ... overview #management #comparison
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
weight of various classes ... medications ... weightloss #weightgain #comparison ... #pharmacology # ... medications
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... • 1st degree relative ... with DM2High ... • Secondary Causes ... Rubella) • Medications
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Guide Classes ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... #Inpatient #Medications ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #table
Considerations for Crystalloids - 0.9% NS vs LR vs Plasma-Lyte
 - Causes hyperkalemia?
 - Safe to
Plasma-Lyte - Causes ... - Causes lactic ... removed- trials were negative ... #Crystalloids #pharmacology ... #indications #comparison
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
class of anti-diabetic ... medications, with ... kidney), which causes ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... #Medications #DM2
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
patients sensitive to high ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology # ... table #comparison ... #binders
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
abdominal pain, nausea ... actively using or at high ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Poorly controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes